Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

'Higher than average' chance of heat waves expected this summer due to rapid decline of Arctic ice

The upcoming summer might bring an onslaught of muggy, sticky and suffocating days and nights, along with a greater risk of heat waves and heat-related illnesses — because the Arctic sea ice is melting, according to a weather expert on Wednesday.

2026-05-27

Summer monsoon-like downpours expected to hit southern Korea on Tuesday

Torrential rain, comparable to peak-summer monsoon downpours, is forecast to hit the southern regions of Korea on Tuesday. The south coast and Jeju Island are expected to experience particularly heavy rainfall, driven by large moisture inflows.

2026-05-25

Heavy rain expected to sweep across Korea from Monday night

Heavy rain is expected to sweep across Korea starting Monday night, with downpours of up to 50 millimeters (2 inches) per hour expected in the southern regions on Tuesday. Authorities are already on high alert for possible flood damage.

2026-05-24

The reason that Korea has recorded no fine dust advisories nationwide in May

Korea has recorded zero fine dust advisories nationwide so far in May, a marked improvement from the 19 alert days issued between January and April.

2026-05-23

Former UN chief urges United States to 'do its part' for global climate action during forum in Seoul

Former UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon urged the United States to return to the Paris Agreement on climate change mitigation as well as its other international obligations to “do its part” in a forum on global climate action in Seoul Thursday.

2026-05-21

Beware of making foes of seasonally nesting crows: Environment Ministry warns

The government has issued a nationwide advisory on Wednesday, warning residents of dive-bombing crows during the May to July nesting season.

2026-05-20

Heavy rain, harsh winds to lash country through Thursday

Heavy rain and harsh winds are set to lash much of the country through Thursday, with some areas expected to see more than 150 millimeters (5.9 inches) of rainfall.

2026-05-20

Is Korea's giant panda Ai Bao pregnant again? Fans seem to think so, but Everland guarded.

Could Korea welcome another celebrity panda cub this summer? Panda fans are already abuzz with talk that female giant panda Ai Bao may be pregnant for a third time.

2026-05-20

Korea to build at least 10 solar power complexes by 2030 to expand renewable energy capacity

The government will create at least 10 massive solar power complexes in the central and eastern regions in a bid to expand Korea's renewable energy capacity to 100 gigawatts (GW) by 2030, the climate ministry said Tuesday.

2026-05-19

Unusually early heat wave expected to retreat nationwide due to heavy rainfall

The unusually early heat wave is expected to retreat after Tuesday, with intense downpours, possibly up to 20 millimeters (0.79 inches) per hour, continuing into early Thursday morning.

2026-05-19