One person was killed, and another went missing as Typhoon Mitag made landfall in southwestern South Korea on Wednesday night, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to the region. /VCG Photo

The typhoon landed on the coast of the small southwestern fishing county of Haenam at 9:40 p.m., according to the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA). /VCG Photo

Mitag is expected to sweep across the peninsula and enter the East Sea on Thursday morning, lashing heavy rainfall and strong winds in the entire country, said KMA. /VCG Photo

More than 680 flights at southern airports were canceled, with 100 sea routes blocked. Local schools were closed or had their hours shortened. /VCG Photo