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Laos dam collapse
![The Threat of a Dam Disaster in Luang Prabang The Threat of a Dam Disaster in Luang Prabang](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2021-07-16-11.jpg)
The Threat of a Dam Disaster in Luang Prabang
By Tom Fawthrop
The dam near Luang Prabang - both a World Heritage site and an seismically active zone - is “an irresponsible gamble,” experts argue.
![South Korea, Laos Move to Solidify Ties South Korea, Laos Move to Solidify Ties](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-sk-asean.jpg)
South Korea, Laos Move to Solidify Ties
By Tae-jun Kang
From a popular television show to a tragic dam collapse, recent years have seen numerous links between the two countries.
![Korean Firms Face Questions in Laos Dam Collapse Korean Firms Face Questions in Laos Dam Collapse](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_18210036868864.jpg)
Korean Firms Face Questions in Laos Dam Collapse
By Jenna Gibson
Two South Korean firms are being criticized for their role in the construction of the faulty dam.
![Laos’ Dam Disaster May Not Be Its Last Laos’ Dam Disaster May Not Be Its Last](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_18205417230912.jpg)
Laos’ Dam Disaster May Not Be Its Last
By Tom Fawthrop
The cost-cutting and lack of oversight that led to the dam's collapse plague other hydropower projects across the country.
![China and Laos' Dam Disaster China and Laos' Dam Disaster](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_18207379427912.jpg)
China and Laos' Dam Disaster
By Shannon Tiezzi
There are strong political motives behind China's fast response.
![Laos Dam Collapse Brings Flood of Questions Laos Dam Collapse Brings Flood of Questions](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-bus_from_vientiane_to_luang_prabang_12236800914-1.jpg)
Laos Dam Collapse Brings Flood of Questions
By Luke Hunt
Incident raises serious questions about the government’s approach.
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