Two die rescuing children at Hwajinpo Beach

Two military personnel died Sunday after rescuing two children from drowning at an unguarded beach on South Korea's east coast, authorities said.

The men, both in their 50s, were swept away by strong waves after rushing into the water at a beach in front of a military resort in Hwajinpo, Goseong, Gangwon Province, at about 2:10 p.m., according to local officials, firefighters and the Coast Guard.

The incident began when two brothers, ages 17 and 14, got into difficulty while swimming.

Their fath ...