Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Monthlong deluge not coming in June, KMA reassures in face of social media rumors

The state weather agency on Tuesday dismissed social media rumors predicting a monthlong deluge in June, warning the public against believing misleading unofficial forecasts online.

2026-04-16

Korea to experience warm weather, rain in the upcoming week

Unseasonably warm weather is expected to persist through this week, with daytime highs reaching up to 29 degrees Celsius (84 degrees Fahrenheit), according to the Korea Meteorological Administration.

2026-04-16

Summer heat comes early

Pedestrians gather in the shade of a canopy while waiting to cross the street in Gwanghwamun, central Seoul on April 15.

2026-04-15

Summer's here already, and it could be the hottest on record

Summer came early to Korea, as the country saw a sudden spike in afternoon temperatures that almost reached a high of 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) in mid-April, as experts warn of hotter days to come.

2026-04-13

Seoul city budgets 81.2 billion won for maintenance, preparations ahead of monsoon season

Seoul is set to inject 81.2 billion won ($54.9 million) to prevent damage from heavy summer rains, the city government said Wednesday, preparing for the rainy season that typically begins in June.

2026-04-09

[WHY] Seat warmers: Cause for comfort or pain point for Korea's commuters

Commuters in Seoul express frustration over overly heated subway seats, often referred to as 'eong-ddeu.' Complaints have surged in recent months, with temperatures regulated by an overall heating system, not intentional seat warmers.

2026-02-28

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