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[Weather] Heat intensifies with blazing sunshine

2025/07/24 12:40

The heat is really building up with heatwave alerts getting bigger and stronger every single day. Now, most of the country is under a heatwave warning! This heat is being added to by an expanding North Pacific High-pressure system. This means the intensity of the heat is going to get worse even more towards the end of the week! Today, Seoul's daytime high is set to climb to a blazing 36 degrees Celsius! By Saturday, we could be looking at 38 degrees Celsius in the capital! Making conditions rougher is that burning sunshine. This afternoon, most major cities will see temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius with very strong UV rays nationwide. Be sure to drink plenty of water frequently to stay hydrated; your body needs it! International travelers visiting Korea need to beware of the searing heatwave through the weekend under sunny skies except on Jeju. Please try to stay indoors during the hottest parts of the day. And stay safe!

[Weather] Stronger heat across the country, heat wave warnings nationwide

2025/07/23 22:42

The heat is getting stronger day by day. Heat wave warnings have been issued across the country except for some inland areas of Gangwon-do, and have been extended in Gyeonggi-do Province, Chungcheongnam-do Province, and most of the south. The daytime temperature in Seoul rose to 33 degrees Celsius, Gyeongsan 37 degrees, and the temperatures in most regions felt closer to 35 degrees. The temperatures will get higher throughout the week. The daytime temperature in Seoul will rise to 34 degrees tomorrow, and it will rise to 36 degrees on Friday and Saturday. Tomorrow morning, most areas will start off at around 25 degrees. Highs will move up to 35 degrees in Daejeon, 32 degrees in Busan and Jeju. The tropical nights will continue as it will not cool down even during the night. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

Search and rescue efforts continue after deadly torrential summer rains kill 23 in S. Korea

2025/07/23 22:37

Search and rescue efforts continue after deadly torrential summer rains scarred the entire nation last week. Our Moon Hye-ryeon tells us more. At least 23 people have died following the heavy rains that swept across South Korea last week, with the death toll continuing to rise as search and rescue operations press on. Two more bodies were recovered on Wednesday morning — one in Gapyeong-gun County, Gyeonggi-do Province, and another in Sancheong-gun County, Gyeongsangnam-do Province, where 13 fatalities have been confirmed. Authorities have identified the body found in Gapyeong as one of the individuals previously reported missing. The other remains unidentified, bringing the current number of missing people still unaccounted for to six. Search efforts are ongoing in Sancheong, where a fire department official said that while receding water levels have improved conditions slightly, the search remains challenging due to limited equipment access, forcing crews to rely heavily on manual inspections. In Gapyeong, search teams involving more than 700 personnel continue, but have been prolonged due to rapid water currents. Meanwhile, residents in the area are grappling with the aftermath of the torrential rains and landslides that devastated homes, businesses, and farmlands. "The cowshed was completely flooded. We got a warning from the village center telling us to evacuate, but with the cows here, we couldn't leave. It was heartbreaking." Nearly two million livestock died due to the heavy rains since last Wednesday, while nearly 3 hectares of crops were destroyed. Many returned to find their properties unrecognizable — buildings reduced to rubble, interiors buried under layers of mud, and entire crops destroyed. "The damage is just overwhelming. The water's been cut off, so there's nothing we can do. There's no electricity, no running water" As the nation continues to reel from the destruction, rescue crews remain in a race against time, working around the clock to locate the missing and support recovery efforts. Moon Hye-ryeon, Arirang News.

[Weather] Temperatures will get higher this week with heat wave warnings everywhere

2025/07/23 19:41

The summer heat is warming up the whole country. Heat wave warnings have been issued across the country except for some inland areas of Gangwon-do, and have been extended in Gyeonggi-do Province, Chungcheongnam-do Province, and most of the south. Today, the daytime temperature in Seoul rose to 33 degrees Celsius, Gyeongsan 37 degrees, and the temperatures in most regions felt closer to 35 degrees. It will get hotter and hotter through rest of the week. Tomorrow, the daytime temperature in Seoul will rise to 34 degrees, and on Friday and Saturday, it will rise to 36 degrees. Tomorrow morning, most areas will start off at around 25 degrees. Highs will move up to 35 degrees in Daejeon, 36 degrees in Gwangju and Daegu. Even at night, the heat will not cool down and the tropical nights will continue. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

Search and rescue efforts continue after deadly torrential summer rains kill 23 in S. Korea

2025/07/23 19:36

The death toll from last week's torrential rain has risen yet again. Our Moon Hye-ryeon has the latest. At least 23 people have died following the heavy rains that swept across South Korea last week, with the death toll continuing to rise as search and rescue operations press on. Two more bodies were recovered on Wednesday morning — one in Gapyeong-gun County, Gyeonggi-do Province, and another in Sancheong-gun County, Gyeongsangnam-do Province, where 13 fatalities have been confirmed. Authorities have identified the body found in Gapyeong as one of the individuals previously reported missing. The other remains unidentified, bringing the current number of missing people still unaccounted for to six. Search efforts are ongoing in Sancheong, where a fire department official said that while receding water levels have improved conditions slightly, the search remains challenging due to limited equipment access, forcing crews to rely heavily on manual inspections. In Gapyeong, search teams involving more than 700 personnel continue, but have been prolonged due to rapid water currents. Meanwhile, residents in the area are grappling with the aftermath of the torrential rains and landslides that devastated homes, businesses, and farmlands. "The cowshed was completely flooded. We got a warning from the village center telling us to evacuate, but with the cows here, we couldn't leave. It was heartbreaking." Nearly two million livestock died due to the heavy rains since last Wednesday, while nearly 3 hectares of crops were destroyed. Many returned to find their properties unrecognizable — buildings reduced to rubble, interiors buried under layers of mud, and entire crops destroyed. "The damage is just overwhelming. The water's been cut off, so there's nothing we can do. There's no electricity, no running water" As the nation continues to reel from the destruction, rescue crews remain in a race against time, working around the clock to locate the missing and support recovery efforts. Moon Hye-ryeon, Arirang News.

[Weather] Sticky summer heat with scattered showers

2025/07/23 11:39

Brace for another day of sticky, summer heat! Heatwave alerts have expanded to more regions and are active for most of the country. And that means tropical nights and scorching daytime temperatures are here to stay, with a chance of showers popping up inland. With all that heat building up during the day, the atmosphere can get a bit unstable. That means we could see some sudden, unexpected showers in parts of Gangwon, Chungcheongbuk-do, and Gyeongsangbuk-do provinces with 5 to 30 millimeters of rain. And this afternoon, Seoul gets up to 33 degrees Celsius, Gwangju and Daejeon at 35 degrees. Daegu at 36 degrees. UV rays will be very strong in most regions; have your sun protection ready. Temperatures are just going to keep climbing throughout this week. Seoul's daytime high could reach scorching 36 degrees Celsius this Friday and Saturday! Meanwhile, Jeju is forecast to see some rain this weekend. Stay cool and safe out there!

Nationwide search and rescue efforts continue after deadly torrential summer rain in S. Korea

2025/07/23 11:34

On the local front. As floodwaters recede, the true toll of last week's extreme weather is coming into focus. While recovery efforts are underway, the search continues for those still missing in the hardest-hit areas. Our Moon Hye-ryeon has the details. At least 21 people have died due to the heavy rain that swept across South Korea last week, with fears mounting that the death toll could rise as search and rescue efforts continue. As of Wednesday morning, the number of those missing stands at 7, after two bodies were found on Tuesday afternoon in Sancheong, Gyeongsangnam-do Province, where 12 people lost their lives. Authorities are continuing to search for two more missing people in the area, with a fire department official reporting that while search conditions are improving as water levels recede, efforts are heavily dependent on manual checks as equipment is unable to access certain areas. In Gapyeong, Gyeonggi-do Province, search teams involving more than 700 personnel are continuing to look for four missing people. Among them are two members of a family who went missing after visiting a campsite, one person swept away in a vehicle, and another believed to have been caught in strong currents along a riverbank. Search and rescue efforts here are also being prolonged due to rapid water currents. Meanwhile, residents in the area are grappling with the aftermath of the torrential rains and landslides that devastated homes, businesses, and farmlands. "The cowshed was completely flooded. We got a warning from the village center telling us to evacuate, but with the cows here, we couldn't leave. It was heartbreaking." Many returned to find their properties unrecognizable — buildings reduced to rubble, interiors buried under layers of mud, and entire crops destroyed. "The damage is just overwhelming. The water's been cut off, so there's nothing we can do. There's no electricity, no running water" As the nation continues to reel from the destruction, rescue crews remain in a race against time, working around the clock to locate the missing and support recovery efforts. Moon Hye-ryeon, Arirang News.

[Weather] Heat wave warnings across the country with high UV rays

2025/07/22 22:41

Today is Daeseo on the traditional calendar, which means the hottest day of the year. Heat wave advisories and warnings have been issued in most parts of the country. Some areas in the west and the east coast of Gangwon-do province and the Gyeongsang-do provinces have been upgraded to a higher level with heat wave warnings. It will feel above 33 degrees Celsius in most regions tomorrow. In addition, the UV index will be high throughout the country. Very high levels of UV rays will affect the southern parts of the country in the morning and the whole country in the afternoon. Please be prepared when you go outside. Tomorrow morning will start warm at around 23 to 25 degrees nationwide. It will move up to 33 degrees in Seoul and Daejeon, 32 degrees in Chuncheon and Busan. The heat wave with tropical nights will continue for the time being. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

At least 19 dead, 9 still missing after heavy rain as of 6 AM Tuesday; search efforts continue

2025/07/22 22:35

South Korea is racing against time to recover from last week's torrential rains that left at least 19 people dead. Search and recovery operations are in full swing. Our Shin Ha-young has this report. Heavy rain that began last Wednesday continued for five days, but despite current drier conditions, casualties are still being reported. According to the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, as of 6 AM Tuesday, at least 19 people have been confirmed dead, while 9 remain missing nationwide. In Gyeonggi-do Province, the death toll has risen to five after two missing people were confirmed dead on Monday. Four others remain missing. The latest confirmed fatalities were a man in his 70s who went missing in a landslide in Gapyeong-gun County and a man in his 50s who was swept away by a fast-moving stream in Pocheon City. Search efforts in Gapyeong, which were halted after sunset on Monday, resumed at 7 AM on Tuesday. Approximately 250 personnel are participating, with equipment, including helicopters and drones, being deployed. The situation on site remains difficult, with many roads closed due to flooding or damage. Several areas are also without electricity, water, or communication, making search efforts challenging. "I've lived over 70 years, but I've never seen floods like these. I don't even know who to talk to about it. I just feel like breaking down in tears. I really hope someone can help us." In Sancheong-gun County in Gyeongsangnam-do Province, search operations for the missing have entered their fourth day after heavy rain caused serious damage. Authorities continued search efforts until 7 PM the previous day and resumed them at 6:40 AM Tuesday. As of 6 AM, 10 people in the region have been confirmed dead, and 4 remain missing. The adverse weather also caused the deaths of 3 people in Chungcheongnam-do Province and 1 person in Gwangju City. In a separate case, a man in his 70s in Suncheon City, Jeollanam-do Province, was found dead on Tuesday, three days after he was reported missing. Officials said the case is not counted as a disaster-related casualty, as he had crossed a restricted area and approached the river on his own. Meanwhile, emergency repairs have been completed for about 44 percent of the more than 6,700 damaged homes, roads, bridges, and other facilities across the country. More than 14-thousand people nationwide were forced to leave their homes due to the heavy rain, and about 2-thousand-500 of them have yet to return. Relief supplies, including emergency kits, blankets, temporary shelters, and essential items, are being provided to those affected. Shin Ha-young, Arirang News

[Weather] Heat waves and high UV rays across the country

2025/07/22 19:41

Today is Daeseo, which means the hottest day of the year on the traditional calendar. Heat wave advisories and warnings have been issued in most regions. Some areas in the west and the east coast of Gangwon-do province and Gyeongsang-do provinces have been upgraded to a higher level with heat wave warnings. The temperatures will feel above 33 degrees Celsius in most regions tomorrow as well. With heat waves everywhere, the UV index will be high across the country. From the morning, very high levels of UV rays will cover the skies in the southern parts of the country. The whole country will see very high UV levels in the afternoon. Please be prepared when you are outside. Tomorrow morning will start warm at around 23 to 25 degrees nationwide. It will move up to 33 degrees in Seoul and Daejeon, 35 degrees in Daegu. Even though sunny days will continue this week, there will be frequent showers in some areas. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

At least 19 dead, 9 still missing after heavy rain as of 6 AM Tuesday; search efforts continue

2025/07/22 19:34

Also here on the local front. Rescue and recovery operations continue in rain-ravaged regions amid the sweltering heat while relief assistance is being provided to those who remain unable to return home. Shin Ha-young has the latest. Heavy rain that began last Wednesday continued for five days, but despite current drier conditions, casualties are still being reported. According to the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, as of 6 AM Tuesday, at least 19 people have been confirmed dead, while 9 remain missing nationwide. In Gyeonggi-do Province, the death toll has risen to five after two missing people were confirmed dead on Monday. Four others remain missing. The latest confirmed fatalities were a man in his 70s who went missing in a landslide in Gapyeong-gun County and a man in his 50s who was swept away by a fast-moving stream in Pocheon City. Search efforts in Gapyeong, which were halted after sunset on Monday, resumed at 7 AM on Tuesday. Approximately 250 personnel are participating, with equipment, including helicopters and drones, being deployed. The situation on site remains difficult, with many roads closed due to flooding or damage. Several areas are also without electricity, water, or communication, making search efforts challenging. "I've lived over 70 years, but I've never seen floods like these. I don't even know who to talk to about it. I just feel like breaking down in tears. I really hope someone can help us." In Sancheong-gun County in Gyeongsangnam-do Province, search operations for the missing have entered their fourth day after heavy rain caused serious damage. Authorities continued search efforts until 7 PM the previous day and resumed them at 6:40 AM Tuesday. As of 6 AM, 10 people in the region have been confirmed dead, and 4 remain missing. The adverse weather also caused the deaths of 3 people in Chungcheongnam-do Province and 1 person in Gwangju City. In a separate case, a man in his 70s in Suncheon City, Jeollanam-do Province, was found dead on Tuesday, three days after he was reported missing. Officials said the case is not counted as a disaster-related casualty, as he had crossed a restricted area and approached the river on his own. Meanwhile, emergency repairs have been completed for about 44 percent of the more than 6,700 damaged homes, roads, bridges, and other facilities across the country. More than 14-thousand people nationwide were forced to leave their homes due to the heavy rain, and about 2-thousand-500 of them have yet to return. Relief supplies, including emergency kits, blankets, temporary shelters, and essential items, are being provided to those affected. Shin Ha-young, Arirang News

DEADLY DOWNPOUR IN S.KOREA

2025/07/22 18:34

Hello and welcome to yet another edition of Press Perspective. It's Tuesday July 22nd here in Seoul. I'm Min Sunhee. Weather-related tragic incidents have been making headlines across the globe in recent days and South Korea is not an exception. For more I have freelance journalist Raphael Rashid from the U.K. based here in Seoul. Raphael welcome back. I also have Steven Borowiec with Japanese weekly news magazine Nikkei Asia. Steven it's good to have you here. Raphael, let's begin with the callous consequences of the torrential rain here in South Korea. Steven, I believe the president has stressed the significance of a greater disaster management framework in light of this latest tragedy. What did he say, and what are the prospects of such a prevention plan, do you think? Raphael, how are pundits here explaining the tragic event? Are they connecting it to broader weather patterns like climate change? What have you been hearing? By the way, Steven, are there any challenges faced by the foreign press here when covering such national disasters? Moving on, Raphael, online news magazine The Diplomat recently touched upon the tangible support base that President Lee Jae Myung continues to command from the general public. What's your take on this public sentiment? Meanwhile Steven, on the diplomatic front, the Lee Jae Myung administration and its U.S. as well as Japanese counterparts reaffirmed their commitment to the trilateral partnership during a recent meeting in Osaka. Do tell us more about this meeting and its implications. Raphael, National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac departed for the U.S. this past Sunday. What has been shared about his latest agenda there, and I hear, more South Korean officials are planning to fly into the U.S. as well? Steven, Forbes recently published an article about South Korea's efforts to ensure human rights obligations within the corporate arena here in the country. Do tell us a bit about this initiative and its implications. Raphael, if the bill goes into effect, what changes are likely to be witnessed in Korea's corporate arena? All right.

[Short-form] Seoul City’s Heatwave Response Plan

2025/07/22 17:34

Intense heatwaves have become the new normal in Seoul. Here’s how the city is helping Seoulites stay safe and cool this summer.

At least 19 dead, 9 still missing after heavy rain as of 6 AM Tuesday; search efforts continue

2025/07/22 11:39

At least 19 people have died and 9 are still missing after days of torrential rain caused landslides and flash floods across South Korea. Recovery efforts resumed this morning, with authorities continuing their full-scale operations. Our Shin Ha-young starts us off. With the heavy rain easing, recovery work is picking up speed in South Korea. Emergency repairs have been completed for about 44 percent of the more than 6,700 damaged homes, roads, bridges, and other facilities across the nation. "I've been running this business for 10 years. What is this? My fridge, everything, my house too." Heavy rain began last Wednesday and continued for five days, but despite drier conditions, casualties are still being reported. According to the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, as of 6 AM Tuesday, at least 19 people have been confirmed dead and 9 remain missing nationwide. In northern Gyeonggi-do Province, the death toll has risen to four after two missing people were confirmed dead on Monday. Four others remain missing. The latest confirmed fatalities include a man in his 70s who went missing in a landslide in Gapyeong-gun County and a man in his 50s who was swept away by a fast-moving stream in Pocheon City. Search efforts in Gapyeong, which were stopped after sunset on Monday, resumed at 7 AM Tuesday. Around 600 personnel, similar to Monday's numbers, are expected to participate, with equipment, including helicopters and drones, being deployed. The situation on site remains difficult, with many roads closed due to flooding or damage. Several areas are also without electricity, water, or communication, making search efforts challenging. In Sancheong-gun County in Gyeongsangnam-do Province, search operations for the missing have entered their fourth day after heavy rain caused serious damage. Authorities continued search efforts until 7 PM the previous day and resumed them at 6:40 AM Tuesday. As of 6 AM, 10 people in the region have been confirmed dead, and 4 remain missing. The adverse weather also caused the deaths of 3 people in Chungcheongnam-do Province and 1 person in Gwangju City. More than 14-thousand people nationwide were forced to leave their homes due to the heavy rain, and about 2-thousand-500 of them have yet to return. Relief supplies, including emergency kits, blankets, temporary shelters, and essential items, are being provided to those affected. Shin Ha-young, Arirang News

Daeseo, the hottest day of the year today, intense scattered showers in some areas

2025/07/22 11:38

Today marks 'Daeseo,' traditionally known as the hottest day of the year, and it certainly lives up to its name! From early this morning, the air has felt quite muggy. Seoul woke up to its third consecutive tropical night. Gangneung had temperatures close to a super tropical night. Feels like temperatures will be even higher with high humidity. Then we are expecting some strong scattered showers. Most areas can receive 5 to 60 millimeters, but some parts of the central region could see over 80 millimeters of rain, with intense downpours of 10 to 30 millimeters per hour. And this afternoon, Seoul gets up to 31 degrees Celsius, Daegu and Gwangju will make it to 34 degrees with strong UV rays during the day. The heatwave will get even stronger as the week goes on, but that's understandable as it's the end of July take good care of yourself by drinking plenty of water and taking frequent breaks in the shade!

Dead humpback whale found on popular Rio beach during migration season

2025/07/22 11:37

In Brazil's São Conrado beach in Rio de Janeiro, the remains of a dead humpback whale were discovered on Monday. The whale was in an advanced state of decomposition, and authorities cordoned off the area, as people gathered to witness the unusual scene. According to biologists and fishermen, the remains are those of a calf that may have been separated from its mother during migration, as dozens of humpback whales pass along the Brazilian coast around this time of year.

18 dead, 9 missing following torrential rain; government announces recovery plans

2025/07/21 22:42

At least 18 people are dead and 9 missing after days of torrential rain triggered landslides and flash flooding across South Korea. Recovery operations are in full swing, as the government rolls out emergency measures to support survivors and restore damaged infrastructure. Our Kim Jung-sil has our top story. The devastating rainstorm that began last week has caused widespread destruction across the country. According to the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, 18 people have been confirmed dead, with 9 still missing. The worst-hit region was Sancheong in Gyeongsangnam-do Province, where 10 people died after a massive landslide. Other fatalities were reported across Gyeonggi-do and Chungcheongnam-do provinces, with one dead in Gwangju. The search for survivors continues, but dangerous, unstable terrain is making recovery efforts difficult. More than 14,000 people have been forced to evacuate, seeking shelter across 15 provinces. Over 4,000 instances of property damage have been reported, with submerged roads, collapsed embankments, and flooded farmland, along with significant destruction to private property. "I've been running this business for 10 years. What is this? My fridge, everything, my house too." In response, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety announced Monday a comprehensive financial relief package for affected areas. Local governments are providing immediate financial support, mobilizing disaster relief funds for shelters, supplies, and emergency recovery operations. The government is also offering tax exemptions for vehicles, homes, and agricultural equipment that were destroyed, as well as delayed tax payments and other relief measures for residents burdened by the damage. Newly appointed Minister of the Interior and Safety, Yun Ho-jung, visited one of the hardest-hit areas on Sunday, assuring the public that restoring normalcy is now a top priority. "We will mobilize all available resources from local governments and relevant agencies to ensure that recovery efforts are swift and effective." While recovery efforts are underway, the full extent of the damage remains uncertain. Kim Jung-sil, Arirang News.

[Weather] Heat wave returns with showers across the country

2025/07/21 22:41

The heat wave warnings have been expanding and strengthening. Heat wave advisories are in place in most areas except Gyeonggi-do, Gangwon-do, and the Gyeongsang-do provinces. Daytime temperatures will rise to around 33 degrees Celsius in most regions tomorrow. With high humidity, the temperatures will feel as high as 36 degrees in some places. There have been sudden showers due to severe atmospheric instability nationwide. The amount of rain expected in showers until tonight is around 5 to 60 millimeters. Especially in the south, there might be strong rain of around 30 to 50 millimeters per hour. Tomorrow morning will start warm at 23 to 26 degrees across the country. Daily highs will move up to 31 degrees in Seoul and Busan, 32 degrees in Jeju. Showers, along with the summer heat, will continue for the time being. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

18 killed, 9 missing in heavy rains, landslides

2025/07/21 19:42

We start with the death toll from the torrential rain here in South Korea that triggered frightening flash floods and lethal landslides. Lee Seung-jae starts us off. 18 people have been killed and 9 others are missing after heavy rain across South Korea, beginning last week, and subsequent flooding and landslides. The latest figures were announced by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety and the National Fire Agency on Monday, with the southern county of Sancheong seeing the largest number of victims with 10 dead and 4 missing. Firefighting officials say rescue operations are still underway there. Torrential downpours have slammed the country since Wednesday, with Sancheong receiving an accumulated 793-point-5 millimeters of rain as of 5 PM Sunday. The other deaths occurred in Osan and Gapyeong in Gyeonggi-do Province, Seosan and Dangjin, Chungcheongnam-do Province, and the southwestern city of Gwangju. Since last week, authorities have reported 1-thousand-999 cases of flooded roads, soil loss and destroyed public facilities, with 2-thousand-238 other cases of damage to private property. Over 14 thousand people have been taken to shelters across 15 major cities and provinces, while 62 flights were cancelled. In response to the nationwide damage,.. President Lee Jae Myung on Sunday, instructed the government to find ways to swiftly designate the areas that were hit hardest as special disaster zones. Areas designated as special disaster zones are entitled to government support for damage recovery and victim relief. Lee Seung-jae, Arirang News.

[Weather] Showers and summer heat across the country

2025/07/21 19:42

The heat wave came back immediately after the heavy rain. From now on, you need to prepare for the steaming heat again. With heat wave warnings and advisories in effect across the country, scorching heat of around 33 degrees Celsius will continue during the day tomorrow. With high humidity, the temperatures will feel as high as nearly 36 degrees. As the atmosphere is unstable, showers have been falling across the country. There will be up to 80 millimeters of rain from showers in the Jeolla-do provinces and western parts of Gyeongsangnam-do Province, and 5 to 60 millimeters in other areas by tonight. Tomorrow morning will start warm at 23 to 26 degrees all over the country. Daily highs will move up to 31 degrees in Seoul and Busan, 30 degrees in Chuncheon. There will be lots of showers along with the heat for the time being. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.