Korea battles intense heat wave with temps nearing 40°C in Seoul
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Thu, 6 August 2026
4 reports- koreaherald.com02:50first to report
Seoul could see temperatures climb to 40 degrees Celsius on Thursday as an intensifying heat wave pushes the capital close to its all-time high. The Korea Meteo
- hani.co.kr03:30
Seoul is forecast to reach 39°C (102°F) on Thursday
- hani.co.kr03:30
Seoul is forecast to reach 39°C (102°F) on Thursday
- mymixfm.com04:48
By Kyu-seok Shim SEOUL, Aug 6 (Reuters) - South Korea's heatwave is expected to peak over Seoul on Thursday, with the capital forecast to hit 39 degrees Celsius (102 degrees Fahrenheit) in a spell of extreme weather already blamed for more than 20 de...
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- wabx.net6 Aug, 04:48their copy
- wsau.com6 Aug, 04:48their copy
Fri, 7 August 2026
1 report- koreaherald.com04:17
As temperatures approach 40 degrees Celsius across the Greater Seoul area, registered foreign residents of Gyeonggi Province may be eligible for insurance payme
Sat, 8 August 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)10:47
Heavy rain expected in parts of east coast and mountainous areas of Gangwon province
Fri, 14 August 2026
1 report- Al Jazeera English08:35
South Korea football players push for a K League season shift as 'punishing heat' hitting summer matches.
Wed, 19 August 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)12:25
At least 31 people die from heat-related illnesses nationwide this year as mercury soars to historic highs
Thu, 20 August 2026
1 report- hawaiipublicradio.org19:38
As the initial steps of recovery from Hurricane Lala continue around the islands, there's a growing focus on dealing with the impact of different kinds of extreme weather. And that includes a new idea in South Korea. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.
Thu, 27 August 2026
1 report- koreaherald.com05:18
September is just around the corner, but South Korea's late-summer heat is showing little sign of letting up, with daytime temperatures forecast to reach as hig
Mon, 31 August 2026
1 report- The Guardian World07:57
More than 200mm of rain forecast in parts of South Korea, while parts of southern Europe to be 10C above average South Korea’s prime minister, Han Seong-sook, met officials to prepare for heavy rain expected this week, with rainfall totals across central and northern parts of the country forecast to exceed 200mm in some areas. South Korea was battered by heavy rainfall earlier this month and some areas were particularly hard hit. Over the weekend further thunderstorms pushed into the region and...