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서울 종로구 청계천 보행로 상부에 그늘막을 설치한 모습 상상도. [사진 서울시]

Seoul to guarantee ‘right to walk in shade’ citywide from 2028

Mayor Oh Se-hoon said the city will add trees, canopies and rest areas to heavily-used routes to provide relief from direct sunlight and reduce heat-related illnesses.

2026.8.19

Forget the beach: These valley streams in Korea are colder than your fridge

In and around Seoul, you can find tranquil retreats abounding in nature and replete with streams offering respite from the harsh summer heat.

2026.8.14

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K League players' association press for fall-to-spring calendar amid punishing summer heat

The Korea Pro-Footballer's Association says a schedule change, winter break and stadium upgrades would better protect athletes and preserve the league’s competitiveness.

2026.8.13

Nation mobilizes as drought grips southeast

Fire trucks and military vehicles are delivering water as all 18 municipalities in South Gyeongsang enter drought stages.

2026.8.13

Picture-perfect preservation

Photos of vegetables sit on display at a stall in Mapo Agricultural and Marine Products Market in western Seoul on Aug. 12.

2026.8.12

Marine allegedly forced to continue training after heat stroke

A Marine Corps unit is under investigation after a soldier allegedly was made to join training despite medical orders after heatstroke and rhabdomyolysis.

2026.8.11

Okcheon Reservoir shrinks 89% as drought grips southern Korea

Below-average rainfall has pushed southern Korea into severe drought, slashing reservoir levels, straining farm water supplies and raising concerns over prolonged shortages.

2026.8.10

Baseball season to resume this week after heat-forced stoppage

The KBO resumes Tuesday with later start times after a record-breaking heat wave wiped out nearly a full week of games.

2026.8.10

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.

2026.8.9

Andong water park visitors panic after snake joins them for cooling dip in stream

A protected nonvenomous rat snake swimming through a crowded Andong stream park briefly sent families fleeing before firefighters safely removed it.