South Korea's President Lee Jae-myung declared six districts as special disaster zones on Tuesday (July 22) after days of torrential rains left a trail of destruction in parts of the country. The wet weather has now subsided,

South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung told public officials on Tuesday to "spare no effort" in the search for missing people and on damage recovery after days of torrential rains left a trail of destruction in various parts of the country.

At least 19 people are dead, 9 smissing after torrential rain, flooding and landslides ravaged South Korea forcing thousands to be evacuated as its president declared a special disaster.