HYBE's ILLIT collaboration webtoon to launch in multiple languages

An original webtoon created in collaboration with girl group ILLIT, “Summer Moon: The Quprids,” will be serialized in six global regions including the United States and Japan, ILLIT’s agency HYBE said Monday.

2025-10-20

Rescues, warnings abound as massive rainfall floods North Jeolla

Record-setting rainfall hit Gunsan, North Jeolla, on Sunday, requiring all-out emergency response efforts as city and provincial governments activated warning levels and restricted roads and train travel.

2025-09-07

Gangwon's Gangneung closes public bathrooms, swimming pools as drought continues

The drought-ridden east coast city of Gangneung is now shutting down public bathrooms and swimming pools to restrict the use of water as the region's struggles continue, following earlier restrictions at major hotels and resorts.

2025-09-02

Nationwide average temperature reaches new high, breaking previous records

Korea has logged its hottest summer since records began, breaking last year's record and marking the second straight year of extreme heat.

2025-09-01

Toxic red tide blooms devastate fish farms along South Gyeongsang coast

Toxic red tide blooms have erupted along the southern coast of South Gyeongsang, a region home to a high concentration of fish farms, resulting in mass die-offs of flatfish and other species.

2025-08-31

Gangneung drought declared disaster, 75% of households' water restricted

President Lee Jae Myung declared a drought disaster in Gangneung, Gangwon, where severe water shortages have led to 75 percent of residential water meters being locked.

2025-08-31

100-degree heat, 100 millimeters of rain: Korea's extreme weather, in numbers

Korea faces extreme weather events, highlighting its urgent climate challenges and the need for effective adaptation strategies.

2025-08-26

Heat wave scorches nation with little relief expected from rain

Heat wave warnings and advisories have taken effect across the country with little relief in sight despite a forecast of heavy rain, with temperatures expected to reach up to 36 degrees Celsius on Monday.

2025-08-25

Summer sizzle to continue over weekend and into September, KMA warns

August is almost over, but the heat definitely isn't. The sweltering heat will only worsen over the weekend and continue into a hotter September than usual, according to Korea's weather forecaster.

2025-08-21

Fire captain under investigation for hoarding 80 Psy concert tickets

A fire captain is under police investigation after allegedly receiving 80 tickets to a Psy concert from an event organizer, said police.