Heat wave warnings issued as Korea swelters during harvest holiday

The mercury soared above 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) in most parts of the nation on Wednesday, with the state weather agency issuing heat wave warnings for most areas in North Jeolla.

2024-09-18

Autumn heat wave grips Korea with record high temperatures in Seoul

The state weather agency said that the autumn heat wave is likely to continue on Wednesday, with heat wave advisories and warnings issued for most regions of the country.

2024-09-11

Seoul's latest tropical night shatters 89-year record as heat wave persists

Seoul experienced another tropical night, breaking an 89-year record, as temperatures remained above 25 degrees Celsius (77 degrees Fahrenheit) from Monday night into Tuesday morning amid a continuing heat wave.

2024-09-10

Late summer broil continues with heat wave alerts issued nationwide

The late summer heat shows no signs of abating with temperatures in most regions of Korea expected to hit 33 degrees Celsius (91.4 degrees Fahrenheit) on Monday and heat wave alerts issued across 80 percent of the country, including Seoul.

2024-09-09

Heat wave cooks up new record for consecutive tropical nights in Seoul, Busan

Seoul and Busan shattered records for the most consecutive tropical nights over the weekend, with the national weather agency initiating research into the phenomenon.

2024-08-18

Sleepless in Seoul? Heat waves and the rat race keep Koreans awake.

Relentless around-the-clock heat and a hyper-competitive society are making Koreans sleepless, health experts say. Also, looming fear of a market recession leave thousands of Koreans no option but to stay awake and monitor overseas stock fluctuation.

2024-08-15

19 dead. 2,000 ill. 420,000 livestock lost. Korea’s brutal heat wave takes its toll.

More than 1,900 people have suffered from heat-related illnesses and 420,000 livestock have perished under the blistering heat wave so far this summer, with temperatures remaining at 35 degrees Celsius (95 degrees Fahrenheit) in parts of the country.

2024-08-08

Disaster headquarters activated as Seoul issues highest-level heat wave warning

The Seoul Metropolitan Government on Tuesday issued the highest-level heat wave warning and activated the Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters for the first time as a part of an all-out effort to combat the searing temperatures.

2024-08-06

Gyeonggi faces flooding and power outages after intense rain, lightning

A fierce combination of heavy rain and lightning in Gyeonggi overnight left vehicles flooded and plunged some neighborhoods into darkness.