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Airliners advised to end in-flight services 40 minutes before landing due to turbulence

The transportation ministry unveiled a set of new safety measures Thursday to prevent in-flight accidents caused by frequent air turbulence.

Aug 15, 2024By Yonhap
Airliners advised to end in-flight services 40 minutes before landing due to turbulence
  • Rising turbulence prompts gov't to bolster radar, air crew

Heat wave death toll rises to 21 this year

A total of 21 people have died from heat-related illnesses so far this year as one of the most severe heat waves continues across the nation, officials said Wednesday.

Aug 14, 2024By Yonhap
Heat wave death toll rises to 21 this year
  • Seoul expected to set new record with streak of tropical nights this week

Seoul expected to set new record with streak of tropical nights this week

The record for the most consecutive tropical nights in Seoul is expected to be broken this week, the state weather agency said Wednesday, as the ongoing heat wave is forecast to continue through the Aug. 15 Liberation Day and beyond.

Aug 14, 2024By Yonhap
Seoul expected to set new record with streak of tropical nights this week
  • Heat wave death toll rises to 21 this year

What's behind surge in urban roe deer sightings?

Late at night in Bongcheon-dong, Gwanak District, Seoul, police received a report of an intruder at a gas station. Armed with flashlights, they began their search and soon captured the culprit in the car wash area.

Aug 14, 2024By KTimes
What's behind surge in urban roe deer sightings?

Number of extreme heat days increases 2.4 times in major cities over decade: Greenpeace

The number of days with extreme heat in major cities across Korea increased 2.4 times over the past decade compared with the previous 10 years, Greenpeace said Tuesday.

Aug 13, 2024By Yonhap
Number of extreme heat days increases 2.4 times in major cities over decade: Greenpeace

Power demand hits all-time high amid scorching heat

Korea's electricity demand hit an all-time high Monday as the country was struck by scorching summer heat, data showed Tuesday.

Aug 13, 2024By Yonhap
Power demand hits all-time high amid scorching heat

Seoul records tropical nights for 22 days in row; 3rd longest on record

The tropical night phenomenon has continued in Seoul for 22 days in a row, the third longest on record, the state weather agency said Monday.

Aug 12, 2024By Yonhap
Seoul records tropical nights for 22 days in row; 3rd longest on record

18 die from heat-related illnesses so far this year

Eighteen people have died from heat-related causes so far this year, officials said Thursday, as intense heat with apparent temperatures of over 35 degrees Celsius continues to grip the country.

Aug 8, 2024By Yonhap
18 die from heat-related illnesses so far this year

Nation's 1st bedbug sniffing dog commissioned

A beagle that is trained to detect bedbugs with an accuracy rate of more than 95 percent was commissioned as Korea's first bedbug sniffing dog, a pest control company said Wednesday.

Aug 7, 2024By Yonhap
Nation's 1st bedbug sniffing dog commissioned

Heat wave to continue until after Liberation Day next week

The tropical night phenomenon has continued in Seoul for 17 days in a row, and the current heat wave is expected to continue until after next week, the state weather agency said Wednesday.

Aug 7, 2024By Yonhap
Heat wave to continue until after Liberation Day next week
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