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Members of the legal press corps wear inmate uniforms and take part in a firsthand simulation of an inmate’s daily routine during an inspection at Anyang Prison in Gyeonggi, on April 15. [MINISTRY OF JUSTICE]

Con air? Gov't doubles down on taxpayer-funded air conditioning in prisons after backlash.

The Ministry of Justice on Tuesday defended its plan to install air conditioning in correctional facilities, calling it "the very least they could do to protect the lives and physical safety of inmates vulnerable to extreme heat."

2026.6.2

Too hot to handle

Air conditioners are displayed at an electronics appliance store in Seoul on May 24.

2026.5.24

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A digital display on the exterior wall of a building in Jongno District, central Seoul, shows the current temperature at 35 degrees Celsius (95 degrees Fahrenheit) on July 9 as the heat wave continues. [NEWS1]

Koreans keep an eye on electricity bills as temperatures head toward 40 degrees Celsius

With temperatures soaring toward 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in July, Koreans are scrambling to stay cool while keeping a wary eye on their electricity bills.

2025.7.10

A classroom in an elementary school in Seoul is seen on Sept. 4, 2023. [NEWS1]

Parents' rage burns over Incheon elementary school's scheduled air conditioning break

An elementary school in Incheon, where a heat wave advisory was in effect, came under fire for turning off air conditioning citing "budget issues," only to roll back the decision after parent complaints.

2025.7.9

The one-way cassette air conditioner system by Samsung Electronics is on display at a store in Bangkok, Thailand, on June 12. [NEWS1]

Samsung unveils new AC model for Southeast Asia to bolster B2B push

Samsung Electronics said Thursday it has released a new model of its one-way cassette air conditioner system in Southeast Asian countries as part of efforts to strengthen its presence in the regional B2B air conditioning solutions market.

2025.6.12

Samsung Electronics runs its air conditioner production line at full capacity on April 2 to meet rising demand. [NEWS1]

Samsung’s air conditioner sales surge ahead of scorching summer

Samsung Electronics sold more than 10,000 air conditioners each day over the past week, as consumers brace for another year of scorching summer heat, the company said Sunday.

2025.5.25

Condenser units connected to indoor air conditioners operate outside of a building in downtown Seoul last Wednesday. [NEWS1]

Cooling patches, air conditioner polices and good old iced coffee: Offices turn to novel solutions to beat the heat

Cooling patches, handy fans and ice-filled bottles have become indoor essentials to endure extreme heat at the office this summer.

2024.8.20

Staying cool

Air conditioners are displayed at a Lotte Himart branch in downtown Seoul Wednesday.

2023.8.2

Cool runnings

Korea's first wall air conditioner made by LG Electronics has made its way back to the company, as its users donated it after using it for 45 years.

2023.7.3

Coupang tries to show its warehouse isn't too hot

Coupang gave a video peek at conditions at one of its logistics centers Thursday after a labor union complained about a poor work environment and stifling hot centers.

2021.8.26