PICTURED: New Zealand mother, her son, 2, and his grandma who died in horror landslides that killed 15 people - as loved ones pay heartbreaking tribute to the 'wonderful mother'
- Anna Song, 36, died in a landslide while at a holiday home with her family
- Ms Song, her son Taeyang Rikit, two, and her mother Rose Kim, 77, also killed
- 15 people have been killed and 11 more are missing due to the landslide
A New Zealand woman killed alongside her two-year-old boy and her mother in a horror landslide in South Korea has been remembered as a 'beautiful person'.
Anna Song, 36, her son Taeyang Rikit and her mother Rose Kim, 77, were among 15 people killed in Gapyeong, just north-east of Seoul, on Monday.
Their holiday home was flattened when soil in the mountains above them gave way after 42 consecutive days of rain.
Anna Song, 36, (right) her son Taeyang Rikit (bottom) and her mother Rose Kim, 77, (top) were among 15 people killed in a mudslide in Gapyeong, just north-east of Seoul
Eleven people are still missing after the landslide, according to the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters, The Korea Times reported.
Longtime friend Shane Green, who lived with Ms Song in New Zealand, praised the talented mum.
'She was an extraordinary mother, such a beautiful person and she had a lot of respect for her mother as well,' he told Stuff.
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Taeyang's father and Ms Song's former partner, Luke Rikiti, said it was difficult to process losing three generations in one tragedy.
'Anna was always a woman to work outside her comfort zone pushing the boundaries and was a high achiever,' he said.
'She took pride in everything she did and most of all she is a wonderful mother to our son, Taeyang who was also tragically killed.'
Fifteen people, including the family, have died since torrential rains began in South Korea on Saturday. Pictured: Rescuers searching for survivors at a damaged house after a landslide in Gapyeong, South Korea
Longtime friend Shane Green (left) said Ms Song was an 'extraordinary mother' and 'such a beautiful person'
Mr Green said a funeral will be held for the three on Friday in South Korea and her brother Sean is trying to fly over from New Zealand.
A fundraiser has been created by Mr Green and other friends to help fund the trip. It has so far raised almost $7,000.
'Anna was a much loved member of the Kiwi and Korean communities, a vibrant, kind, sweet and loving friend to all those that met her,' the description read.
'Her mother and her son were her life. Anna left New Zealand to reconnect with her heritage and whanau in South Korea, establishing herself as a savvy business woman with drive, intellect and compassion.'
Taeyang's father and Ms Song's former partner, Luke Rikiti, said Ms Song was a 'high achiever' who was a 'wonderful mother' to their son
Ms Song was the director and treasurer of the New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Korea, also known as the Kiwi Chamber.
The Chamber identified the bodies of the trio on Tuesday, with chairman Tony Garrett a heartfelt tribute.
'We will miss you Anna, dear friend. You are one of the most motivated, enthusiastic people I have ever met,' it read.
'You left a deep impression on all who met you. We are richer for knowing you and poorer from your passing.'
News agency Yonhap reported 1,072 people from 648 households were forced to leave their homes due to landslides and flooding. Pictured: Workers beginning to clean up the devastation left behind by torrential rain at Hand River park in Seoul, South Korea
News agency Yonhap reported 1,072 people from 648 households were forced to leave their homes due to the recent monsoon rains and flooding.
Half of those are in North Chungcheong Province, followed by residents of Gyeonggi, Gangwon and Seoul.
Property damage so far includes 2,085 private assets and 1,921 public facilities, it reported.
