Cho Jae-oak
Cho Jae-oak is an apple farmer from South Korea who gained media attention during the recent wildfires that led to the evacuation of thousands. He and his wife worked tirelessly to protect their property from the flames, spraying water around their house in a desperate attempt to save it as fireballs approached. Ultimately, they were forced to evacuate due to the intensity of the fire.
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Apple farmer Cho Jae-oak told AFP that he and his wife had sprayed water around their house to protect it from the fire.
South Korea wildfires kill 19, force mass evacuations
New Zealand· 2025-03-26
Cho Jae-oak, an apple farmer, explained that he and his wife sprayed water around their house in a desperate attempt to protect it.
Au moins 19 morts dans une série de feux de forêt d'une rare ampleur en Corée du Sud
Monaco· 2025-03-26Apple farmer Cho Jae-oak expressed his efforts to protect his home from the wildfires.
18 die in South Korea wildfires
Nigeria· 2025-03-26