The 30th typhoon of the season, Chaba, is bringing heavy rain and strong winds to Jeju Island and southern South Korea. Flood and strong wind warnings have been issued for parts of Jeju, with up to 250mm of rain expected through October 26.
South Korea's Ministry of National Defense has formally proposed military talks with North Korea to confirm the exact location of the Military Demarcation Line and discuss restoring military hotlines, along with measures to prevent accidental clashes along the border.
Typhoon Champi, the season's 30th typhoon, is moving north-northwest east of Taiwan as of Oct. 23, with passage expected south of Jeju Island on Oct. 25 before weakening into an extratropical low near Japan on Oct. 26. Jeju and Korea's southern regions are bracing for rain and strong winds over the weekend.
