Torrential rain in South Korea leaves at least 22 dead in landslides and floods

Houses collapsed from a landslide caused by heavy rain in Yecheon (Yun Kwan-shick/Yonhap via AP)

Days of heavy rain in South Korea have left at least 22 people dead and 14 missing in landslides, floods and other incidents, the government said.

The 22 deaths were reported on Friday and Saturday, all in central and south-eastern regions, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety said.