Lee Hae-rin is a City Desk reporter at The Korea Times, covering social issues, tourism and taekwondo. She is passionate about speaking up for the rights of minorities, including women, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities and animals as well as discovering the latest makgeolli trend in town. Feel free to reach her at lhr@koreatimes.co.kr.
Beat the heat
Children play at a fountain in Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, Monday. Most regions in Korea, including Seoul, are forecast to see temperatures soar to a maximum of 30 degrees Celsius this week. Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chul
By Lee Hae-rin