Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

KDCA to launch heat-related illness surveillance system early ahead of intense summer temperatures

Korea is bracing for an early and intense summer. As temperatures circled 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) nationwide on Thursday, the government is set to launch its heat-related illness surveillance system five days ahead of schedule.

2026-05-14

Seoul braces for midsummer heat with temperatures expected to top 30 degrees Celsius from Thursday

A spell of midsummer-like heat is expected to begin Thursday, with daytime highs climbing above 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) across the greater Seoul area, the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) said Wednesday.

2026-05-13

Torrid heat waves could continue into autumn, KMA warns

Korea might see scorching heat waves after the summer monsoon and even into autumn this year, according to a report from the state-run Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) on Monday.

2026-05-04

Summer's coming and the weather's nice

People relax along Jamsu Bridge in Seocho District, southern Seoul, as the 2026 car-free Jamsu Bridge walking festival takes place on April 26.

2026-04-26

Melon madness

Watermelons are displayed at a supermarket in Seoul on April 19.

2026-04-19

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