Macaques take fruit out of ice at an enclosure in Seoul Grand Park in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi, on Aug. 7.[YONHAP]
It's Friday. The weekend is almost upon us! Here are the stories you need to know in Korea.
In today's news, a new report suggests that Korea's summers are set to continue to rise toward the end of the century. Meanwhile, the line dividing the two Koreas becomes more volatile as the North ramps up fortifications, and companies are utilizing virtual models to advertise products in order to reduce risks.
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Best get used to it: Korea's summers will grow hotter through 2100
The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) released an analysis Thursday, based on standard climate change scenarios, of current heat stress conditions during outdoor work in summer — from June through August — and future projections through 2100.
It found that the nationwide average summer heat stress index, currently 26.9 degrees Celsius (80.42 degrees Fahrenheit), is projected to rise to between 29.5 and 33.2 degrees Celsius in the latter half of the 21st century, from 2081 to 2100.
As North Korea fortifies the DMZ, a cease-fire buffer is again becoming a frontline security test
Pyongyang’s new roads, walls and minefields along the border are raising concerns that the Korean Peninsula’s dividing line is becoming more volatile and a potential launch pad for North Korean aggression.
The new face of Korean advertising has no private life to lose
From web dramas to fashion campaigns, virtual faces are spreading quickly in Korean media as production companies and brands chase lower costs and fewer risks.
More young Korean women are saying 'I do' as their marriage concerns ease
Marriage rate rebounds among women, especially those in their 30s, as their apprehensions about marriage, namely career disruptions and bearing the brunt of child care responsibilities, gradually ease.
In a sleepy Haenam town, ‘Hope’ leaves behind more than monster footprints
Na Hong-jin's action thriller "Hope," which has already caused thousands to travel to a remote village in Haenam County, is the latest example of how a strong backstory and memorable setting can boost local tourism.
