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[Weather] Summer heat continues, high UV rays during the day

2025/06/05 20:00

Temperatures stayed above 25 degrees Celsius in most parts of the country during the day. In the Gyeongsang-do provinces, Gumi and Gimcheon, it was around 30 degrees Celsius. As such, the gap between daily highs and lows widens to around 20 degrees. A light jacket is necessary when you go out in the evening. You should prepare for the heat in advance. On Friday, Memorial Day, the daytime temperature in Seoul will move up to 28 degrees, and the summer heat will come around. The ultraviolet index will soar to a very high level across the country. In addition, ozone concentrations will increase in some areas including the Seoul metropolitan area. Tomorrow morning, Seoul and Busan will start off at 18 degrees, Daegu at 16 degrees. Highs will move up to 28 degrees in Seoul and Gwangju, 29 degrees in Chuncheon and Daejeon. Frequent rain is forecast for Jeju Island for next few days. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Summer-like weather with huge temperature swings

2025/06/05 17:00

It was above 25 degrees Celsius in most areas in the middle of the day. The Gyeongsang-do provinces, Gumi and Gimcheon were as hot as 30 degrees Celsius. As such, the gap between daily highs and lows widens to around 20 degrees. Please bring a light coat when you go out in the evening. You need to prepare well for the heat from now on. On Friday, Memorial Day, the daytime temperature in Seoul will rise up to 28 degrees, and the summer heat will come around. The ultraviolet index will soar to a very high level across the country. In addition, ozone concentrations will increase in some areas including the Seoul metropolitan area. Tomorrow morning, Seoul and Busan will start off at 18 degrees, Chuncheon at 14 degrees. Highs will move up to 28 degrees in Seoul and Gwangju, 30 degrees in Daegu and Gyeongju. It is expected that there will be frequent rain in Jeju Island. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

Mangjong today, summer warmth with strong UV rays

2025/06/05 10:00

Today marks 'Mangjong,' the third of summer's seasonal terms, and true to the season, it's going to be quite warm this afternoon. Most parts will see summer warmth sticking around through the weekend. Also, the skies will be mostly clear nationwide, and with clean air blowing in, our air quality will be good. With a gentle breeze, it almost feels like autumn rather than spring thanks to clear blue skies we've had lately. BUT strong sunlight will boost UV rays during the hottest parts of the day. So wear hats or carry UV umbrellas to protect yourselves. Seoul will reach 27 degrees, Daejeon and Gwangju seeing highs of 28 degrees. At least, the humidity won't be high, so the heat will not feel overwhelming, and it'll cool down quickly once the sun sets. It will be mostly clear across the country with afternoon summer warmth through next week, excluding Jeju, where rain is in the forecast this weekend.

Mangjong today, summer warmth with strong UV rays

2025/06/05 10:00

Today marks 'Mangjong,' the third of summer's seasonal terms, and true to the season, it's going to be quite warm this afternoon. Most parts will see summer warmth sticking around through the weekend. Also, the skies will be mostly clear nationwide, and with clean air blowing in, our air quality will be good. With a gentle breeze, it almost feels like autumn rather than spring thanks to clear blue skies we've had lately. BUT strong sunlight will boost UV rays during the hottest parts of the day. So wear hats or carry UV umbrellas to protect yourselves. Seoul will reach 27 degrees, Daejeon and Gwangju seeing highs of 28 degrees. At least, the humidity won't be high, so the heat will not feel overwhelming, and it'll cool down quickly once the sun sets. It will be mostly clear across the country with afternoon summer warmth through next week, excluding Jeju, where rain is in the forecast this weekend.

[Weather] Summer-like weather across the country, high UV rays tomorrow

2025/06/04 20:00

The weather was generally clear today, and it seemed like late spring at this time of year in many regions. Seoul rose up to 25 degrees Celsius during the day and the central parts of the country had slightly lower temperatures than yesterday. However, the south was hotter than yesterday at nearly 30 degrees. The temperatures will rise higher tomorrow in most parts of the country. With clear skies, the UV rays will be at high to very high levels from the morning tomorrow. They will then rise to very high levels all over the country between noon and 3 in the afternoon when the sun shines strongly. Make sure to protect yourself from UV rays. Tomorrow morning, Daejeon and Gyeongju will start off at 14 degrees, Jeju at 18 degrees. Daily highs will move up to 27 degrees in Seoul, 28 degrees in Chuncheon, Daejeon, and Gwangju. Temperatures will get hotter again next week. Please take good care of your health. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Temperatures around 30 degrees in south of the country, high UV rays

2025/06/04 17:00

Seoul started cool this morning at around 15 degrees Celsius. In the middle of the day, Seoul rose up to 25 degrees and the central parts of the country had slightly lower temperatures than yesterday. However, the south was hotter than yesterday at nearly 30 degrees. The temperatures will get higher tomorrow in most parts of the country. Under clear skies, the ultraviolet index will be high to very high from the morning tomorrow. It will stay at very high levels across the country between noon and 3 in the afternoon when the sun shines strongly. Make sure to protect yourself from UV rays. Tomorrow morning, Daejeon and Gyeongju will start off at 14 degrees, Chuncheon at 12 degrees. Daily highs will move up to 27 degrees in Seoul, 29 degrees in Daegu and Gyeongju. Temperatures will start to rise again next week. Please take care of your health. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Rain will stop tomorrow morning, heat eased off a bit

2025/06/02 20:00

The first Monday of June started with rain across the country. About 5 millimeters of rain is expected in the Seoul metropolitan area, 5 to 10 millimeters in Gangwon-do Province, the Chungcheong-do provinces, and Jeollabuk-do Province, 5 to 20 millimeters in Jeollanam-do Province and the Gyeongsang-do provinces, and 10 to 60 millimeters on Jeju Island until tomorrow morning. The rain is cooling things off a bit. The daytime temperature in Seoul rose up to 23 degrees Celsius, about 6 degrees lower than yesterday at the same time. Seoul will see highs of 25 degrees tomorrow with clear skies. Tomorrow morning, most areas will start off at around 15 to 17 degrees Celsius. Daily highs will move up to 26 degrees in Daejeon and Gyeongju, 23 degrees in Busan. The temperatures will stay lower than the average in the first half of this week. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Rain until tomorrow, heat eased off a bit

2025/06/02 17:00

It rained everywhere on the first Monday of June. About 5 millimeters of rain is expected in the Seoul metropolitan area, 5 to 10 millimeters in Gangwon-do Province, the Chungcheong-do provinces, and Jeollabuk-do Province, 5 to 20 millimeters in Jeollanam-do Province and the Gyeongsang-do provinces, and 10 to 60 millimeters on Jeju Island until tomorrow morning. The rain is cooling things off a bit. The daytime temperature in Seoul rose up to 23 degrees Celsius, about 6 degrees lower than at the same time yesterday. Seoul will see highs of 25 degrees tomorrow with clear skies. Tomorrow morning, most areas will start off at around 15 to 17 degrees Celsius. Daily highs will move up to 26 degrees in Daejeon and Gyeongju, 27 degrees in Daegu. The temperatures will not reach normal levels in the first half of this week. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

Rain across Korea on the first commute of June with cooler highs

2025/06/02 10:00

It's the first commute of June, and rain is in the forecast! Wet clouds over the West Sea are moving inland. Starting from Jeju Island, rain will expand to the central-western regions and Jeolla-do provinces, then reach Gyeongsang-do this afternoon. Jeju could see up to 60 millimeters into Tuesday, most of the southern regions will see 5 to 20 millimeters, and it will be spotty rain for the capital area, mostly in the morning hours. With the cloudy skies and rain, temperatures won't be climbing much, dropping by 2 to as much as 8 degrees in some parts. We can look forward to some relief from yesterday's early summer heat. Seoul will be getting up to 23 degrees, Daegu at 24 degrees, from yesterday's 31 degrees heat. The rain in the Seoul metropolitan area will clear by this afternoon, but for other regions, it will continue until tomorrow morning, which is the Presidential Election Day.

World News 3: Death toll in Nigeria floods hits more than 200, officials say

2025/06/02 10:00

In Nigeria's Niger State, rescue operations continued over the weekend after at least 200 people died in flooding caused by torrential rain which hit on Thursday. Emergency services said 500 people were still missing and 3-thousand residents were displaced in the market town of Mokwa in what is being described as the worst disaster in the area in six decades. The National Emergency Management Agency announced on Sunday that it had begun providing relief packages to people affected, and authorities will focus on recovering bodies to prevent potential outbreaks of disease.

[Weather] Early summer heat all over the country with strong UV rays

2025/05/30 20:00

Early summer heat is continuing all over the country. It felt hotter in the middle of the day today than yesterday. Today's daytime temperature in Seoul soared up to 29 degrees Celsius, about 2 degrees higher than yesterday. Temperatures will stay very similar to today throughout this weekend. Skies are expected to be mostly sunny on the weekend without any rain or showers. However, as the temperatures in the inland areas will be as hot as around 30 degrees, the ultraviolet index will also rise from 'high' to 'very high' across the country. It is recommended that people stay indoors or stay in the shade while enjoying outdoor activities. Tomorrow, Seoul and Jeju will start off at 16 degrees, Daegu at 12 degrees. Highs will move up to nearly 30 degrees in most parts of the country. On the day of the election, the sky will be cloudy nationwide. Rain is forecast only in Gyeongsangnam-do Province and Jeju Island. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Early summer heat throughout this weekend with high UV rays

2025/05/30 17:00

You should prepare for a big daily temperature difference for the next few days. It felt hotter in the middle of the day than yesterday. Today's daytime temperature in Seoul soared up to 29 degrees Celsius, about 2 degrees higher than yesterday. Temperatures will stay very similar to today throughout this weekend. It will be mostly sunny on the weekend without any rain or showers. However, the temperatures in the inland areas will get as hot as around 30 degrees. In addition, the ultraviolet index will soar from 'high' to 'very high' across the country. It is recommended that people stay indoors or stay in the shade while enjoying outdoor activities. Tomorrow, Seoul and Jeju will start off at 16 degrees, Chuncheon and Gyeongju at 10 degrees. Highs will move up to nearly 30 degrees in most areas. On the day of the election, the sky will be cloudy across the country. It is expected to rain only in Gyeongsangnam-do Province and Jeju Island. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Heatwave in store with chance of passing rain for the south coast

2025/05/30 10:00

Brace for a weekend heatwave. Starting today, Seoul's daytime high will climb to 29 degrees Celsius and we'll see temperatures close to 30 degrees through the entire weekend. But as you can see if you are dressing for the afternoon it might feel too breezy in the mornings and evenings so keep a light jacket handy! Most parts of Korea will be under strong sunshine but passing rain is expected to move into the southern coastal regions with 5 to 10 millimeters in the forecast. Seoul will near 30 degrees this afternoon, Daejeon and Gwangju will make it to 27 degrees but at least the humidity isn't too high yet, so it should still feel pleasant in the shade. Again, a hot and sunny weekend ahead to welcome June then early next week rain is expected in the southern coast and Jeju Island, which should bring a welcome break from the heat.

Thousands Evacuate in Canada as Wildfires Rage

2025/05/30 10:00

Canada's state of Manitoba is facing severe wildfires, prompting the declaration of a province-wide state of emergency. Over 17,000 residents have been evacuated. On Thursday, local time, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew announced a state of emergency due to wildfires that have already burned approximately 491,000 acres. The city of Flin Flon, home to 5,000 people, was under a mandatory evacuation order. The Canadian Armed Forces have been deployed to assist in the evacuation, airlifting residents from remote communities. There are concerns about whether the fires can be contained, with the situation made worse by abnormally dry conditions and a lack of significant rainfall in the forecast. Premier Kinew said, "This is the largest evacuation Manitoba will have seen in most people's living memory." Meanwhile, smoke from the blazes is affecting air quality in some U.S. cities such as Chicago and Detroit.

[Weather] Showers in some areas tomorrow, 28 degrees in Seoul

2025/05/29 20:00

Today, the first day of early voting, saw some short but heavy showers across the country. Some areas had strong showers accompanied by gusty winds, thunderstorms, and hail. There will be more showers tomorrow as well. But apart from the showers, the skies will be mostly clear nationwide. In addition, temperatures will also rise significantly during the day tomorrow. Seoul will rise as high as 28 degrees Celsius. The ultraviolet index will also soar from high to very high all over the country in the afternoon. The ozone concentration will be high with strong UV rays. Tomorrow morning, Seoul and Gwangju will start off at 15 degrees, Chuncheon and Gyeongju at 12 degrees. Daily highs will move up to 27 degrees in Daejeon, Gwangju and Daegu, 23 degrees in Gyeongju, Busan, and Jeju. During this weekend, skies will be clear with hot conditions. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Showers will continue tomorrow, temperatures in Seoul will rise up to 28 degrees

2025/05/29 17:00

There will be showers in some areas on the two days of early voting for the presidential election. It's already rained a little bit with about 5 to 30 millimeters across the country today. Some regions had strong showers accompanied by gusty winds, thunderstorms, and hail. In addition, there will be heavy showers tomorrow as well. When there are no showers, the skies will be mostly clear nationwide. Temperatures will also rise significantly during the day tomorrow. In particular, Seoul will reach 28 degrees Celsius. The ultraviolet index will soar from high to very high all over the country in the afternoon. The ozone concentration will also be high with strong UV rays. Tomorrow morning, Seoul and Gwangju will start off at 15 degrees, Daegu at 13 degrees. Daily highs will move up to 27 degrees in Daejeon, Gwangju and Daegu. Clear weather will appear during this weekend. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

Glacier collapse buries most of Swiss village

2025/05/29 10:00

In Switzerland, a glacier collapse on Wednesday buried the Alpine village of Blatten under a massive landslide. The catastrophe occurred at around 3:30 PM local time, as a significant portion of the Birch Glacier broke off, triggering the landslide. The avalanche of ice, mud, and rock covered about 90 percent of the village, destroying homes and infrastructure. Around 300 residents and their livestock had been evacuated a few days before the event, after geologists warned of the glacier's instability. Despite the evacuation, one person remains missing, and search and rescue operations are ongoing.

Early summer warmth continues with rain across Korea

2025/05/29 10:00

We're in for another day where we'll need to keep both sunglasses and an umbrella handy. The atmosphere remains a bit unstable for this afternoon, so some spots could see brief but heavy downpours. Most places can expect 5 to 20 millimeters of rain, with Gyeongsang-do regions seeing heavier showers. But until that rain fall, skies will be mostly sunny nationwide today, meaning the sunshine will be strong. The UV index will be higher in southern parts of Korea with high ozone concentrations. And this afternoon, Seoul will get up to 26 degrees, Daejeon and Daegu both will be hitting 27 degrees Celsius. Looking ahead, tomorrow brings a chance of showers to the southern coastal areas and early summer heat sets in and stays through the weekend. Meanwhile, the weather is looking promising for the presidential election next Tuesday!

[Weather] Early summer heat of around 30 degrees with strong UV rays

2025/05/28 20:00

Early summer heat with daytime temperatures approaching 30 degrees Celsius appeared today in many areas. It rose up to 26 degrees Celsius in Seoul, 28 degrees in Daejeon and 29 degrees in Gwangju and Gimcheon. As the heat gets stronger, the atmosphere will become unstable, leading to strong showers. Showers will continue in some areas tomorrow. We also need to be prepared for strong UV rays in these hot conditions. Ultraviolet rays will be very strong in most areas due to strong sunshine tomorrow. Please refrain from going outside between noon and 3 in the afternoon when the UV rays are at their peak. Tomorrow morning, Seoul and Busan will start off at 16 degrees, Gwangju at 15 degrees. Daytime temperatures will move up to 26 degrees in Seoul and Chuncheon, 23 degrees in Busan. Temperatures will continue to be nearly 30 degrees around the country throughout this week. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Early summer heat with strong showers everywhere

2025/05/28 17:00

Early summer-like daytime heat continued today across the country. Today's highs rose up to 26 degrees Celsius in Seoul, 28 degrees in Daejeon and 29 degrees in Gwangju and Gimcheon. As the heat gets stronger, the atmosphere will become unstable, leading to strong showers. Just like today, there will be showers in some areas tomorrow. In addition, we need to be prepared for strong UV rays. Tomorrow afternoon, ultraviolet rays will be 매우 strong in most areas due to strong sunshine. Please refrain from doing outdoor activities between noon and 3 in the afternoon when the UV rays are at their peak. Tomorrow morning, Seoul and Busan will start off at 16 degrees, Gyeongju at 13 degrees. Daytime temperatures will move up to 26 degrees in Seoul and Chuncheon, 27 degrees in Daegu. Temperatures will rise up to nearly 30 degrees all over the country throughout the week. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.