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

Despite frigid start, 2026 likely to be to 4th-hottest year on record

Despite 2026 kicking off with a prolonged cold snap, Korea is expected to see a warmer-than-usual year overall, raising the possibility that it could become the fourth-hottest year on record following the past three years.

2026-01-23

Winter could disappear, heat waves may triple if we don't mend our ways, Korea's climate agency data suggests

Seoul’s winters may last a mere 12 days per year by 2081, while the number of extremely hot days and tropical nights may surge to more than 90 annually, according to a new forecast.

2025-12-22

Korea's weather agency to add 'severe' heat wave warning, tropical night advisory next year

Korea’s weather agency will add tougher heat alerts next year, including a new “severe” heat wave warning and advisory for tropical nights, as extreme heat becomes more common.

2025-12-18

Summer's extreme heat wave created record power demand

Korea reported record-high electricity demand this summer amid a prolonged heat wave, the industry ministry said Monday.

2025-09-29

Cool air arrival brings relief as heat wave advisories are lifted

The heat wave disaster alert level was lowered from “serious,” the highest level, to “alert” as of 9 p.m. Monday.

2025-09-09

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

Toxic red tide blooms devastate fish farms along South Gyeongsang coast

Toxic red tide blooms have erupted along the southern coast of South Gyeongsang, a region home to a high concentration of fish farms, resulting in mass die-offs of flatfish and other species.

2025-08-31

100-degree heat, 100 millimeters of rain: Korea's extreme weather, in numbers

Korea faces extreme weather events, highlighting its urgent climate challenges and the need for effective adaptation strategies.

2025-08-26

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