Korean city on Geoje Island, near Busan, home to SHI and Hanwha Ocean
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Multiple storms have triggered record rainfall across parts of South Korea, the Philippines and China, causing evacuations, power outages and injuries. Geoje and nearby areas have seen rescues and ongoing emergency responses as the deluge continues.