Soldiers and anti-disaster officials in South Korea today began clearing up after the most powerful typhoon to hit the country in 40 years left at least 47 people dead and 33 missing in flash floods and landslides.

At least 13 people are dead and 35 more are missing following a typhoon in South Korea.

Parts of South Korea, including one of the stadiums used in the World Cup, have been heavily damaged by a typhoon.