A South Korean man tending a family grave is suspected of sparking one of the ‘unprecedented’ wildfires that ravaged the southeastern part of the country last week, the National Police Agency said Monday.

At least 27 people have died in what have grown into the largest wildfires in South Korea's history. Most of those who have lost their lives were in their 60s and 70s - in other words, those who struggled to escape the fast-moving infernos.

A historic temple in South Korea built over a thousand years ago now lies in charred, black ruins, a haunting contrast to the vibrant colours that typically adorn the country's historic palaces and Buddhist temples. Dazzling spiral swirls in the sky following SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch