We begin our newscast with an update on Typhoon Danas,... which struck Korea's southern regions this morning, causing torrential rain and strong winds.<br />The Korea Meteorological Agency says the typhoon dissipated... after making landfall in Jeollanam-do province at around noon.<br />The typhoon battered the southern regions with heavy downpours and strong winds since late Friday night,... also disrupting flight and ferry operations in Busan and Jeju Island. <br />The Korea Airports Corporation said at least 52 flights have been canceled nationwide,... and the Coast Guard also announced that some 100 ferries halted services.<br />Though the typhoon has now turned into a tropical storm, the weather agency says rainy conditions are expected to continue nationwide, especially in the southern regions,... so precautions are still advised until Sunday. <br />
