Torrential rains in South Korea over five days have caused 17 deaths and left 11 people missing, officials report.

South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung told public officials on Tuesday to "spare no effort" in the search for missing people and on damage recovery after days of torrential rains left a trail of destruction in various parts of the country.

STORY: As torrential rain in South Korea eased on Monday (July 21) the devestation was clear after days of severe wet weather triggered floods and landslides.Authorities say at least 18 people are dead and multiple people are still missing.