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KOREA

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Scorching heat continues across nation as heavy rains forecast on east coast

Most of the country will face highs up to 37 degrees Celsius (98.6 Fahrenheit), while the east coast and parts of Gangwon may get some temporary relief from the heat in the form of heavy rains.

2026.8.8

More KTX trains, bus routes coming to Daejeon and South Chungcheong

The central city and western province are adding KTX stops and new intercity and airport bus routes in August to reduce waits and transfer times.

2026.8.8

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President urges large-scale expansion of housing supply

President Lee Jae Myung told officials to move quickly on "bold" housing measures as Seoul-area home prices remain overheated and out of reach for many.

2026.8.8

With protein drink boom, manufacturers flex natural ingredients

Convenient, better-tasting protein beverages are surging among young fitness-minded consumers and older Koreans, pushing the market toward 800 billion won ($561.4 million) this year.

2026.8.8

17,000 DP members' personal data leaked while party remained oblivious for 11 months

The cyberattack, believed to have occurred last September, leaked 17,088 party members' IDs, names, encrypted passwords and email addresses.

2026.8.7

Police consider transferring cases involving family members of officers to other branches

The move comes after the Cabinet approved the promulgation of the Criminal Procedure Act's revision, which strips prosecutors of their authority to conduct direct investigations.

2026.8.7

Lee designates Andong, four nearby towns as special disaster zones after heavy rains

Special disaster zones are eligible for state funding for reconstruction, and some tax cuts and discounts on utility fees are offered to residents, according to a presidential spokesperson.

2026.8.7

Ex-secretary general of state auditor indicted on abuse of power in top office relocation case

Ryou Byeong-ho was charged by a special counsel team looking into suspicions that he leaned on auditors in an effort to mitigate a report on the move.

2026.8.7

Seoul temperature tops 40 degrees Celsius as extreme heat shows little sign of abating

Cities and provinces across the country are implementing measures to mitigate heat-related illnesses and deaths as well as damage to livestock and crops.

2026.8.7

U.S. House Republicans criticize Korea's revised communications law, request meeting

In a letter to the Korea Media and Communications Commission (KMCC) chair, U.S. House Judiciary Committee members requested a government briefing on the revised information and networks act.

2026.8.7

Tag: KOREA

KOREA

Latest News

Scorching heat continues across nation as heavy rains forecast on east coast

More KTX trains, bus routes coming to Daejeon and South Chungcheong

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President urges large-scale expansion of housing supply

With protein drink boom, manufacturers flex natural ingredients

17,000 DP members' personal data leaked while party remained oblivious for 11 months

Police consider transferring cases involving family members of officers to other branches

Lee designates Andong, four nearby towns as special disaster zones after heavy rains

Ex-secretary general of state auditor indicted on abuse of power in top office relocation case

Seoul temperature tops 40 degrees Celsius as extreme heat shows little sign of abating

U.S. House Republicans criticize Korea's revised communications law, request meeting