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Crow contact causes back-to-back power outages in Busan amid heat wave
Nearly 2,000 households in Busan lost electricity in two weekend outages, with bird contact blamed as heat wave demand surged.
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Royal guard ceremony resumes
The Royal Guard Changing Ceremony takes place at Gwanghwamun Gate of Gyeongbok Palace in Jongno District, central Seoul, on Aug. 9.
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Most Seoul shopping district stores keep doors open with AC running, says environmental group
An environmental survey found widespread open-door cooling in Seoul shopping areas and outlet malls, raising concerns over energy waste during peak summer electricity demand.
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Fuel prices fall for 12th week
Gasoline and diesel prices nationwide declined again in early August, though both remain in the 1,800 won-per-liter ($4.84-per-gallon) range.