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[Weather] Monsoon rain again across the country

2025/06/27 18:37

It would be nice if the weather was sunny this weekend, but there is rain forecast all over the country. Starting with the central parts of the country tomorrow morning, it will spread further south in the afternoon. Some central areas will continue to have rain until Sunday morning. As for the expected amount of rainfall, up to 40 millimeters of rain will fall in the central regions, and up to 60 millimeters in the south. The intensity of the rain will not be strong, but it will be accompanied by gusty winds and lightning around the south. Tomorrow morning will start warm with high humidity at 21 to 24 degrees Celsius across the country. Highs will move up to 28 degrees in Seoul, Chuncheon, and Busan, 31 degrees in Gwangju and Jeju. It will also rain in the Seoul metropolitan area and western parts of Gangwon-do Province early next week. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Heatwave in the south, monsoon rain returns tomorrow

2025/06/27 12:36

Get ready for a warm and muggy day! Meanwhile, many areas in the southern regions will see much hotter daytime highs so there's a possibility of heatwave advisories being issued for the southern regions today. Temperatures will continue to climb, with Daegu forecast to hit 34 degrees this weekend, and tropical nights could appear in some areas starting tomorrow. Most parts will see daytime temperatures jumping 1 to 5 degrees higher than yesterday, Seoul stays under cloudy skies at a high of 27 degrees, brighter in southern areas with a high of 32 degrees in Gwangju and Gyeongju. Then monsoon rain makes a return tomorrow, starting from central areas, dropping heavier rain to southern regions with up to 60 millimeters in the forecast in a single day. In fact, the stationary front will be located over North Korea early next week, bringing rain to the capital area and west of Gangwon-do Province. Stay safe in the heat and prepare for the monsoon rain!

[Weather] The weather will get hotter around the country

2025/06/26 22:41

The monsoon rain had taken a step back today, and it's just cloudy. However, the summer heat came back. Seoul rose to 27 degrees Celsius during the day, but with high humidity levels, it felt even hotter at 29 degrees. Temperatures will start to rise from tomorrow all over the country. Strong UV rays are expected during the day tomorrow. The ultraviolet index will rise to high levels nationwide. They'll be at their peak in the afternoon, rising up to "very high" to "dangerous" levels across the southern parts of the country. Tomorrow morning will start warm at around 19 to 22 degrees all over the country. Daily highs will move up to 28 degrees in Seoul, Chuncheon, and Busan, 29 degrees in Gwangju. More rain is forecast from the central regions starting on Saturday morning. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] The weather will get hotter from tomorrow

2025/06/26 19:40

Today, daytime temperatures rose to around 30 degrees Celsius under clear skies across the country. Seoul rose up to 27 degrees during the day, about 5 degrees higher than yesterday. With humid conditions, it felt even hotter at 29 degrees. From tomorrow, the weather will get hotter around the country. Please take care not to get any heat-related illnesses. In addition, UV rays will be strong during the day tomorrow. The ultraviolet index will rise to high levels nationwide. They'll be at their peak in the afternoon, rising up to "very high" to "dangerous" levels around the southern parts of the country. Tomorrow morning will start warm at around 19 to 22 degrees all over the country. Daily highs will move up to 28 degrees in Seoul, Chuncheon, and Busan; 30 degrees in Daejeon. More rain will begin in the central regions on Saturday morning. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

Monsoon rains take a brief break, scattered rain this morning in some parts

2025/06/26 12:38

The monsoon rains will take a brief break. However, scattered rain will continue until this morning in the capital area, Gangwon-do, and Chungcheongbuk-do Province. It will be less than 5 millimeters before clearing up. Other regions will see mostly cloudy skies. Temperatures are set to rise again. The capital will be much more bearable, hovering in the upper twenties, but those in Daegu need to brace for a scorcher with temperatures peaking at 34 degrees by Sunday! High humidity will only make it feel more uncomfortable. Even today feels like temperatures will be a couple of degrees higher than these numbers. Seoul will reach 27 degrees, Daejeon 28, Gwangju at 29 degrees. Looking ahead, monsoon rains will return to most parts of the country starting this weekend. Rain will begin in the central region early Saturday morning, then expand to the southern regions by afternoon. The Seoul metropolitan area can expect the rain to continue on and off into early next week.

[Weather] Rain will stop tomorrow morning, summer heat comes back

2025/06/25 22:41

The monsoon rain has eased off a bit in most parts of the country. The rain will mostly stop tonight, but some parts of Gangwon-do Province and Chungcheongbuk-do Province will continue to have rain until tomorrow morning. Until tomorrow morning, around 5 to 20 millimeters of rain is expected in Gyeonggi-do Province, Gangwon-do Province, northern parts of Chuncheongbuk-do Province, and Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, and around 5 to 10 millimeters in other parts of the country including Seoul. As the monsoon rain takes a step back, daytime temperatures will move back up to nearly 30 degrees Celsius mainly in inland areas. Tomorrow morning will stay warm at around 19 to 22 degrees across the country. Highs will move up to 29 degrees in Chuncheon, Gwangju, Daegu, Gyeongju and Jeju. On Friday, more rain is expected in the Seoul metropolitan area and Chungcheongnam-do Province. It will then spread nationwide on Saturday. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Rain until tomorrow morning, summer heat comes back

2025/06/25 19:41

Rain has been continuing on and off in most parts of the country today. The rain will mostly stop tonight, but some parts of Gangwon-do Province and Chungcheongbuk-do Province will have rain until tomorrow morning. As for the amount of rainfall, about 5 to 20 millimeters of rain is expected in Gyeonggi-do Province, Gangwon-do Province, northern parts of Chuncheongbuk-do Province, and Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, and around 5 to 10 millimeters in other parts of the country including Seoul. Tomorrow and Friday, as the monsoon rain takes a break, daytime temperatures will rise back to around 30 degrees Celsius mainly in inland areas. Tomorrow morning will stay warm at around 19 to 22 degrees all over the country. Highs will move up to 28 degrees in Seoul, 27 degrees in Daejeon and Busan. More rain will begin in the Seoul metropolitan area and Chungcheongnam-do Province on Friday and spread nationwide on Saturday. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Rain continues today, then tapers off

2025/06/25 11:38

Monsoon rains will fall in most parts of the country today, with showers across several regions. The rain will begin to clear from the southern regions first, and by tonight, it will mostly subside. However, some parts of Gangwon and Chungcheongbuk-do provinces could see rain until tomorrow morning. The central region could receive 5 to 30 millimeters of rain, and the southern region could see 5 to 10 millimeters along with strong winds. With the rain, most areas will see below average temperatures today. Seoul will reach 25 degrees Celsius, about 3 degrees lower than yesterday. Daegu gets up to 28 degrees. Jeju, however, will be sunny and hot today with a high of 29 degrees. Looking ahead, rain will return nationwide on Saturday, starting with the capital area on Friday night. Those of us in the capital should keep an umbrella handy through early next week.

Temperatures in New York City reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit as eastern US swelters under extreme heat wave

2025/06/25 11:38

Eastern parts of the United States are experiencing an intense "heat dome" effect, characterized by oppressive heat and high humidity across New York and its surrounding area. On Tuesday, New York City reached 38 degrees Celsius at JFK Airport for the first time since 2013, as extreme heat warnings covered the entire metropolitan area through 8 PM when it was downgraded to heat advisories through Wednesday evening. Experts predict that the heat dome will persist through midweek. Residents have been advised to stay hydrated and limit outdoor exposure during the late morning and afternoon hours.

Hundreds of firefighters join battle to contain blazes on Greece's Chios island

2025/06/25 11:37

In Greece, a state of emergency remains in effect on the island of Chios, where wildfires have been burning for the past three days. Hundreds of firefighters have been deployed to contain the blazes before they reach villages and vital farmland. More than 400 firefighters, supported by 14 helicopters, two water-dropping planes, and more than 80 vehicles, are fighting multiple fire fronts, as strong winds fan the blazes. Forests, olive groves, and some farmland, including areas known for producing Chios's famous mastiha resin, have been devastated. Authorities have evacuated hundreds of residents from more than 20 villages. Greece's minister for climate crisis and civil protection confirmed that investigators are looking into the possibility of arson after simultaneous outbreaks in unconnected locations.

[Weather] Heavy rain across the country until tomorrow

2025/06/24 23:39

Monsoon rains have been falling around the country today, and will continue until tomorrow. As for the amount of rainfall, about 20 to 70 millimeters will fall in Gyeongsangnam-do Province, 20 to 60 in central regions and Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, and up to 40 millimeters in the Jeolla-do provinces. In some areas, winds will be gusty, and thunder and lighting are also expected. Most of the heat wave has died down today, and the daytime temperature in Seoul tomorrow will be around 25 degrees Celsius, about 5 degrees lower than today. However, it will move back up to nearly 29 degrees once the rain has stopped. Tomorrow morning will start warm at around 19 to 21 degrees Celsius with rain in most parts of the country. Daily highs will move up to 25 degrees in Seoul and Chuncheon, and 26 degrees in Gwangju and Busan. Rain will return to central regions over the weekend. That's all for Korea. Here are weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Heavy rain across the country until tomorrow

2025/06/24 19:40

Clear skies are clouding over again, as the entire country comes under the influence of monsoon rains, which will continue until tomorrow. About 20 to 70 millimeters of rain will fall in Gyeongsangnam-do Province, 20 to 60 millimeters in central regions and Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, and up to 40 millimeters in the Jeolla-do provinces. The rain will be accompanied by gusting winds with possible thunder and lighting, so please be careful. Most of the heat wave will have died down today, and the daytime temperature in Seoul tomorrow will be about 5 degrees Celsius lower than today at around 25 degrees. However, it will climb back up to nearly 29 degrees after the rain stops. Tomorrow morning will start warm at around 19 to 21 degrees with rain in most parts of the country. Daily highs will move up to 24 degrees in Daejeon, and 26 degrees in Gwangju and Busan. More rain is forecast for central areas of the country this weekend. That's all for Korea. Here are weather conditions around the world.

Monsoon rain spreads northward continuing into Wednesday

2025/06/24 11:25

A stationary front is moving north again, bringing monsoon rains across the country today. And this morning, rain is falling in Jeju and parts of Jeollanam-do Province, and will gradually expand to more regions. The capital area will receive showers when you head back home from work this evening. While Jeju will see its rain letting up this morning, other regions will experience rain continuing until tomorrow. Busan and Gyeongsangnam-do Province could see up to 80 millimeters, other areas could receive up to 60 millimeters with pouring rain at times. As the rain arrives this evening, the Seoul metropolitan area will continue to experience daytime warmth getting up to 30 degrees in Seoul. Southern regions will see highs going down 5 to 7 degrees lower, and Daegu and Gwangju both top out at 25 degrees. Then, the monsoon rain will return to the central region this weekend. Stay safe and dry!

[Weather] Hotter weather across the country, rain again nationwide

2025/06/24 00:30

A heat wave of more than 30 degrees appeared nationwide. It was even hotter than yesterday. Daytime temperatures in Seoul rose to 32 degrees Celsius, and Yanggu was as hot as 33 degrees about 2 to 5 degrees higher than yesterday all over the country. Please take good care of your health. Rain that started again in Jeju Island this afternoon will spread nationwide tomorrow. Starting with the south coast at dawn tomorrow, it will reach the southern parts of the country tomorrow morning and the central regions in the afternoon. Up to 60 millimeters of rain is expected in inland areas for two days. Tomorrow morning, Seoul will start off at 23 degrees, Chuncheon 19 degrees. Daily highs will move up to 30 degrees in Seoul and Chuncheon, 26 degrees in Daejeon. On this weekend, more rain is expected mainly in the central parts of the country. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Rain again all over the country tomorrow with hot conditions

2025/06/23 17:00

It was hotter than yesterday as the hot sun shined all over the country today. The daytime temperature of 32 degrees Celsius in Seoul was about 3 degrees higher than yesterday. The temperature in Yanggu rose as high as 33 degrees during the day today. Please take good care of your health. It started raining again in Jeju Island this afternoon. It will rain nationwide tomorrow. Starting with the south coast at dawn tomorrow, rain will spread to the southern parts of the country tomorrow morning and to the central regions in the afternoon. This rain will continue until Wednesday. Tomorrow morning, Seoul will start off at 23 degrees, Daegu and Busan 20 degrees. Daily highs will move up to 30 degrees in Seoul and Chuncheon, 24 degrees in Gwangju, Gyeongju, and Busan. More rain is expected mainly in the central parts of the country this weekend. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

Intense heat spreads to inland areas

2025/06/23 10:00

Get ready for an even hotter day than yesterday! The sunshine will be intense today, and the UV index will be strong nationwide. Gwangju will have the strongest UV rays. Don't forget your sun protection items. Let's check on today's afternoon highs. Many inland areas will see daytime temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius this afternoon. Seoul, Daegu, Gwangju will climb to 32 degrees, Jeju at 27 degrees, with monsoon rains expected this afternoon. Speaking of which, another round of monsoon rain makes its return tomorrow. Starting from the south coast, spreading nationwide by tomorrow night, continuing into Wednesday with 20 to 60 millimeters in the forecast. Then we are looking at another chance of monsoon rain this weekend. Today seems like it will be the hottest day of this week. Stay safe in the heat!

Heavy and disruptive monsoon rains on Saturday in south

2025/06/20 20:00

Central regions and Jeollabuk-do Province have been seeing disruptive monsoon rains from this morning with heavy rain alerts remaming in place for the capital area and parts of Gangwon-do. It's a rainy AND windy day for the capital region with strong wind advisory being issued as well as along the west coast and parts of Jeju. The rain will let up in central areas tomorrow but southern provinces will see downpours dropping 20 to 50 millimeters per hour Chungcheongnam-do and Jeollabuk-do seeing up to 180 millimeters of rain. Despite the drop in temperatures, it felt muggy all day today. It won't be much different tomorrow, starting off slightly lower than this morning. Daytime highs in the capital rise a bit to 28 degrees on Saturday. Busan seeing a high of 24 degrees. The southern regions and Jeju will see the monsoon rain through early next week. Stay safe out there! That's Korea for you, here's a look at the international weather conditions!

Monsoon season arrives in S. Korea with heavy rain, strong winds

2025/06/20 20:00

The monsoon season has officially begun across South Korea, with some areas even seeing rainfall levels of over 30 millimeters per hour. No casualties have been reported, despite some reports of damage. Our Park Kun-woo has the details. Monsoon season's arrived several days earlier than last year, as heavy rain and strong winds swept across the country on Friday. Downpours of over 30 millimeters per hour lashed the greater capital area and Gangwon-do Province and are forecast to continue overnight due to a stationary front. With that front heading south, heavy rain steadily expanded into the central and southern regions throughout the evening. This has led to numerous damage reports nationwide, including flooded areas and fallen trees. But with the shifting climate, Korea's monsoon season has become harder to predict, as shown by some changing patterns. "Monsoon rains used to fall steadily over time, but in recent years, short bursts of heavy rain followed by heat have become more common." And, with heavy rain continuing overnight, the agency has placed extra emphasis on safety. "It's important to stay alert and pay attention to overnight weather updates -a time when responses tend to be lacking. Checking drain gutters beforehand will be needed. Emergency alerts may be issued during the night, so please stay alert." The Interior Ministry also activated Level 1 of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters as of 2:0 PM. Accordingly, the headquarters has stepped up monitoring of vulnerable areas and urged swift access control when there's any sign of danger. According to the weather agency's forecast, heavy rain is expected to continue over the weekend, with some areas in the southern region seeing up to 180 millimeters of rain. The agency also said the stationary front is predicted to become more active and move northward from the 27th, potentially affecting the entire country. Park Kun-woo, Arirang News.

[Weather] Heavy monsoon rain in south on Saturday

2025/06/20 17:00

Heavy and disruptive monsoon rains covered most of Korea today. Central regions and Jeollabuk-do Province have been seeing heavier showers from this morning. So heavy rain alerts remain in place for the capital area and parts of Gangwon-do. It's a rainy AND windy day for the capital region with a strong wind advisory being issued and also along the west coast and parts of Jeju. The rain will let up in central areas tomorrow but southern provinces will see downpours dropping 20 to 50 millimeters per hour.. Chungcheongnam-do and Jeollabuk-do seeing up to 180 millimeters of rain. Despite the drop in temperatures, it felt muggy all day today. It won't be much different tomorrow. Daytime highs in the capital rise a bit at 28 degrees on Saturday. 25 degrees Celsius in Gwangju. The southern regions and Jeju will see the monsoon rain through early next week. That's Korea for you, here's a look at the international weather conditions!

World News: Mexico begins cleanup after Hurricane Erick hits southern coast

2025/06/20 17:00

This is the World Now, bringing you the latest stories from around the globe. Communities along Mexico's southern Pacific coast are working to recover after Hurricane Erick made landfall, battering Oaxaca and Guerrero with heavy rainfall and flooding. Erick reached the southern Mexican coast early Thursday as a Category 3 hurricane with 205 kilometers per hour winds, then weakened as it moved inland. The storm brought torrential rain, reaching up to 41 centimeters in parts of Oaxaca and Guerrero, triggering widespread flash floods and landslides in the mountainous zones. Streets in the tourist town of Puerto Escondido are filled with debris, and power lines are down. Around 2,000 temporary shelters were set up in the states of Chiapas , Guerrero, and Oaxaca for those who have left their homes. President Claudia Sheinbaum had urged people to stay home and advised those living in low-lying areas or near rivers to seek shelter. No fatalities or injuries have been reported. While cleanup and restoration are underway, Erick is expected to weaken further and dissipate by late Thursday or early Friday. Thailand's Prime Minister is facing political backlash and calls for her resignation after a leaked phone call with Cambodia's former leader, Hun Sen. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra apologized publicly on Thursday, after enraged nationalist critics accused her of undermining Thailand's sovereignty and military by trying to appease Cambodia. On Sunday, Paetongtarn spoke privately with Cambodia's Senate President Hun Sen about easing border restrictions following border clashes on May 28 that left a Cambodian soldier dead. In the 17-minute call, which was later posted online by Hun Sen after a shorter version was leaked, Paetongtarn referred to him as "uncle" and criticized the Thai army commander overseeing the border, calling him "an opponent." A major coalition party withdrew support from her government, leaving it on the verge of collapse. Protesters gathered outside the Government House in Bangkok on Friday, calling for her resignation. Google has taken a significant hit in its legal fight against the European Union's antitrust penalty over Android's market dominance. On Thursday, the Advocate General at Europe's top court recommended dismissing Google's appeal and upholding the reduced 4.7 billion U.S. dollar fine originally imposed in 2018. Regulators found that Google abused its dominance by forcing device manufacturers to pre-install Google Search and Chrome, and by rewarding them for exclusive installations, suppressing competition, and limiting consumer choice. The original 4.98 billion dollar fine was slightly lowered in 2022 to 4.7 billion by the General Court, which Google then contested. Pope Leo XIV conducted his first formal media interview on Thursday with Italy's state broadcaster Rai TG1, with a declaration that "we must always promote peace." He emphasized the crucial role of dialogue and reason in resolving conflicts. Speaking from Vatican City, the pontiff lamented that "countless innocent lives are being lost" across war zones, and urged the international community to seek diplomatic solutions over military confrontation. He reiterated his earlier stance that no nation should threaten another's existence, calling instead for respectful engagement rooted in justice and human dignity. Choi Chi-hee, Arirang News.