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Last Updated:
Saturday, 13 September, 2003, 08:27 GMT 09:27 UK
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In pictures: Typhoon Maemi
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Some of the strongest winds in years whipped up a frenzy as they blew in from the sea
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The destructive force of the mighty storm was clear from the outset
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At Busan Port, huge container cranes were blown from their foundations
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As the storms swept inland, objects weighing several tons were simply tossed aside...
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... while smaller vehicles were crushed under piles of debris
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The typhoon packed a deadly punch as it cut a swathe through the south of the country
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As the storm dissipated, residents faced the daunting task of calculating the damage
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