Typhoon Sanba batters South Korea after drenching Japan; heavy rains expected in North Korea

SEOUL, South Korea — A powerful typhoon lashed South Korea with strong winds and heavy rains Monday, killing at least one person, leaving dozens of others homeless and triggering blackouts at many homes and businesses.

Typhoon Sanba was pushing northeastward and expected to move into eastern waters later Monday. North Korean won’t get a direct hit, but the country’s eastern areas could see strong rain and wind from its outer bands, according to South Korean weather officials.