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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

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

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Cheoseo's cooling promise fades as Korea's summers grow longer and hotter

An analysis of historic weather patterns shows heat waves and tropical nights are arriving sooner, lasting longer and intensifying across the country as climate change reshapes summer.

2026.7.24

Heat shimmers rise above traffic road in western Seoul on July 12, when daily high reached 35 degrees Celsius (95 degrees Fahrenheit).

Korea issues top-tier heat warning for first time as temperatures stay above 36 degrees Celsius

The weather agency introduced the new highest tier in its heat wave warning system to better alert the public about exceptionally dangerous temperatures that the previous system could not adequately convey.

2026.7.12

Heavy monsoon rains pound central Korea, forcing evacuations nationwide

Torrential rain battered Chungcheong and nearby regions through Thursday, inundating homes, triggering rescues and prompting flood and landslide advisories across the country.

2026.7.9

Children and adults frolic in a pool facility in eastern Seoul on June 28.

Heat wave advisory issued for Seoul as forecasters warn of scorching week ahead

Seoul faces sweltering days, near-tropical nights and delayed monsoon rain as heat wave conditions are expected to persist through the week.

2026.6.29

A pedestrian carrying an umbrella walks across a street in Pohang, North Gyeongsang, on March 31. [NEWS1]

Expected weekend rains across Korea may shorten cherry blossom viewing periods

Cherry blossoms have reached full bloom across much of the country, but rain and strong winds forecast for the weekend may shorten the peak viewing period, especially in Jeju and southern regions.

2026.4.2

Seoul is seen covered in smog on Feb. 22, as a fine dust advisory is issued for the greater Seoul area. [NEWS1]

Fine dust levels to worsen for most of the country on Monday

Although daytime temperatures will remain mild, the level of fine dust is forecast to worsen across much of the country on Monday.

2026.3.8

Lee Chan-hyuk of sibling duo AKMU [JOONGANG ILBO]

AKMU's Lee Chan-hyuk snags three wins at Korean Music Awards

Singer Lee Chan-hyuk of sibling duo AKMU won three awards at the 23rd Korean Music Awards (KMA) held Thursday evening.

2026.2.27

Strong winds sweep up sand from the grounds at Gyeongbok Palace in central Seoul on Feb. 21. [YONHAP]

Strong wind, dry weather advisories to take effect in greater Seoul area

A strong wind advisory will take effect in the greater Seoul area, including Seoul, as strong winds sweep across the country on Sunday.

2026.2.22