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Heat wave warning reissued for Seoul after 11 days

A heat wave warning was issued for all of Seoul on Thursday, putting the capital city back under the highest-level heat notice for the first time in 11 days, the state weather agency said. A heat wave warning is issued when the maximum apparent temperature is expected to remain above 35 degrees Celsius for two or more days or the heat is expected to cause large-scale damage, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration. The warning took effect for Seoul at 10 a.m. Previously a heat wave warning was in place over Seoul from July 7-13, when the notice was brought down a notch to an "advisory," which is issued when the maximum apparent temperature is forecast to remain above 33 degrees for at least two consecutive days. Of the 183 weather zones on land, 126, or 69 percent, are currently under a heat wave warning, while 51 (28 percent) are under a heat wave advisory, the KMA said. The maximum temperature Thursday is expected to range from 32 degrees to 36 degrees. On Friday, it is set to range from 31 degrees to 37 degrees; on Saturday, 32 degrees to 38 degrees; and on Sunday, 31 degre

Jul 24, 2025By Yonhap
Heat wave warning reissued for Seoul after 11 days

Death toll rises to 23 after heavy rains, landslides

Four more people have been confirmed dead after last week's heavy rains that triggered floods and landslides, bringing the total number of deaths to 23, the interior ministry said Thursday. Authorities discovered the bodies of three people missing in the southern county of Sancheong and another in the northern county of Gapyeong after heavy downpours battered the country between Wednesday and Sunday, according to the ministry's daily safety notice. With the discovery, the number of those missing decreased to five from nine. By region, 13 people have been killed in South Gyeongsang Province, six in Gyeonggi Province, three in South Chungcheong Province and one in the southwestern city of Gwangju. The government is now focusing on recovery efforts, with 50.7 percent of the 12,791 public facilities and private property reported damaged having undergone emergency restoration work. A total of 15,649 people have taken shelter due to the heavy rains through Saturday, with 2,243 people yet to return to their homes. A heat wave has swept the country after last week's downpours, with 136 heat-relate

Jul 24, 2025By Yonhap
Death toll rises to 23 after heavy rains, landslides

Lee Jae Myung designates 6 special disaster zones over rain damage

President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday designated six areas in the central and southern regions as special disaster zones following recent deadly downpours. The six — Gapyeong in Gyeonggi Province, Seosan and Yesan in South Chungcheong Province, Damyang in South Jeolla Province and Sancheong and Hapcheon in South Gyeongsang Province — were given the designations at 6:44 p.m., according to presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jung. The designation of a special disaster zone makes the area eligible for the government's financial support for recovery work, relief funds for victims and other benefits. "All government assistance must be mobilized to help residents in the affected areas return to their daily lives as soon as possible," Lee said, urging government officials to speed up their administrative work. Torrential rains have triggered floods and landslides since last Wednesday, leaving at least 19 people dead, with the heaviest damage reported in southern regions.

Jul 22, 2025By Yonhap
Lee Jae Myung designates 6 special disaster zones over rain damage

US, Chinese embassies offer condolences to victims of heavy rain in Korea

The U.S. and Chinese embassies in Korea expressed condolences Tuesday to the victims of last week's downpours that left at least 19 people dead and nine missing. "The U.S. Embassy in Seoul offers our sincere condolences to the people of the Republic of Korea for the tragic loss of life and extensive damage caused by recent flooding and landslides," the U.S. Embassy wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter. "We sincerely hope for the safety of everyone impacted and a swift recovery for the communities still facing this tragedy," it added. Late Monday, Chinese Ambassador to Korea Dai Bing also extended his condolences to the victims, offering "heartfelt sympathies" to the bereaved families and the injured victims. "We believe that people in the affected areas will surely overcome this difficulty with the joint efforts of the Korean government and all sectors of society, and return to normal production and life as soon as possible," he said.

Jul 22, 2025By Yonhap
US, Chinese embassies offer condolences to victims of heavy rain in Korea

What every pet owner should know during heat waves

With intense summer temperatures gripping much of Korea, pet owners are being urged to take extra precautions as cases of heatstroke in dogs rise sharply. One such case occurred in Seoul, where Kim Yeon-woo, a 26-year-old office worker, had to rush her dog to an emergency animal clinic the day after a walk. The dog had been vomiting and suffering from diarrhea throughout the night. The diagnosis was heatstroke caused by prolonged sun exposure, and the dog was hospitalized to lower its body temperature and inflammation levels. Experts warn that dogs, who are closer to the ground and unable to regulate body temperature as effectively as humans, are particularly vulnerable during extreme heat. Asphalt and concrete surfaces can absorb and radiate heat intensely, with ground temperatures often exceeding 50 degrees even when air temperatures hover around 35 degrees. In fact, August 2024 data from the Korea Meteorological Administration showed a surface temperature of 45.5 degrees at street level, compared to just 34.3 degrees at 1.5 meters above ground. What causes heatstroke in dogs? Heatstro

Jul 22, 2025By Youn Ye-jin
What every pet owner should know during heat waves

Heavy rains damage nearly 30,000 hectares of farmland in Korea

The recent torrential rains have left nearly 30,000 hectares of farmland damaged, the agriculture ministry said Tuesday, noting an anticipated drop in the output of certain crops may push their prices up for the time being. A total of 29,448 hectares of farmland were estimated to have been flooded by the weeklong heavy rains as of Monday, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. The affected area is equivalent to nearly 40,000 football fields, it added. South Chungcheong Province was hit the hardest, reporting 16,710 hectares of farmland that had been submerged, the largest for a single province. As for livestock, around 1.8 million animals, including chickens, ducks and pigs, have been killed due to the heavy rain. The agriculture ministry expected potential supply disruptions and price increases for certain agricultural products due to the rain and vowed to take steps to minimize any instability in the supply and demand of key produce items. Torrential rains, combined with the impact of recent heat waves, are already pushing prices of agricultural products up. As

Jul 22, 2025By Yonhap
Heavy rains damage nearly 30,000 hectares of farmland in Korea

Death toll rises to 19 after heavy rains, landslides

Another person has been confirmed dead after last week's heavy rains and landslides, bringing the total death toll to 19, the government said Tuesday. Nine others also remain missing, raising the total number of those dead or unaccounted for from the heavy rainfall between Wednesday and Sunday to 28, according to tentative data from the interior ministry. The casualties include 10 dead in the southern county of Sancheong, three in the northern county of Gapyeong and two in the western city of Seosan, according to the ministry. Four of the missing were reported in Sancheong, while another four were reported in Gapyeong. Authorities have sped up recovery efforts, with about 2,976 of the 6,752 buildings and facilities reported damaged having undergone emergency restoration work. More than 14,000 people have taken shelter since the heavy rains started, with 2,549 people yet to return to their homes.

Jul 22, 2025By Yonhap
Death toll rises to 19 after heavy rains, landslides

Bangudae Petroglyphs submerged by heavy rain shortly after UNESCO designation

The Bangudae Petroglyphs in Ulsan, a UNESCO World Heritage site and National Treasure No. 285, have been completely submerged due to heavy rainfall, sparking concerns about preservation efforts. The site was designated a World Heritage site only one week ago. According to local authorities in Ulsan on Sunday, the the petroglyphs of Bangudae Terrace located in Daegok-ri, Ulju County, were inundated after more than 300 millimeters of rain fell in a single day. The petroglyphs, measuring 3 meters high and 10 meters wide, are carved into a cliff wall 4.6 kilometers upstream from Sayeon Dam. Flooding begins when the dam’s water level exceeds 53 meters and becomes complete above 57 meters. On July 19, the water level surpassed 53 meters at 5 a.m., triggering submersion. By 1 p.m. it exceeded 57 meters, leaving the site fully underwater. As of 4 p.m., the dam level stood at 58.95 meters, and the rock face remained submerged for a second consecutive day. Discovered in 1970, the petroglyphs have long been at risk due to repeated flooding. The broader designation known as “Bangudae Petroglyphs

Jul 21, 2025By Hankookilbo
Bangudae Petroglyphs submerged by heavy rain shortly after UNESCO designation

18 killed, 9 missing after heavy rains, landslides

Eighteen people have been killed and nine others remain unaccounted for following heavy rains and landslides that began ravaging the country last week, the government said Monday. The casualties as of 9 p.m. Sunday include 10 dead in the southern county of Sancheong, two in the northern county of Gapyeong and two in the western city of Seosan, according to the interior ministry. Four of the missing were reported in Sancheong, while another four were reported in Gapyeong. More than 14,000 people have taken shelter across 15 major cities and provinces since the heavy rains started last Wednesday. Property damage has been extensive, with 1,999 cases reported at public facilities and 2,238 cases reported at private facilities as of 6 p.m. Sunday. The state weather agency has forecast more rainfall through Monday morning in South Jeolla Province, South Gyeongsang Province and the southern island of Jeju. North Jeolla Province and North Gyeongsang Province are expected to see rainfall starting at 9 a.m., while the capital area and the Gangwon and Chungcheong provinces are forecast to receive rai

Jul 21, 2025By Yonhap
18 killed, 9 missing after heavy rains, landslides

PHOTO Village devastated by landslides

A village in Sancheong, South Gyeongsang Province, is damaged by landslides triggered by torrential rain, leaving the area unrecognizable, Sunday. The region was hit with some 100 millimeters of rain per hour Saturday, resulting in eight deaths. Yonhap

Jul 20, 2025By Jung Da-hyun
[PHOTO] Village devastated by landslides
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