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South Korea Endures Record Heatwave, Temperatures Reach 42.5C

South Korea Endures Record Heatwave, Temperatures Reach 42.5C

South Korea is experiencing an unprecedented heatwave, with temperatures reaching a record high of 42.5C in the city of Yangsan. This marks the highest temperature recorded in the country since modern record-keeping began. The heatwave has resulted in at least 19 deaths, and the capital city, Seoul, is under a severe heat warning. This warning is part of a new system implemented by the government to address rising temperatures and their associated risks. The extreme heat is affecting daily life, with increased energy consumption and health concerns among the population.

Police raid Starbucks' South Korean HQ over ad campaign that evoked massacre

Police raid Starbucks' South Korean HQ over ad campaign that evoked massacre

South Korean police say they’ve raided the headquarters of Starbucks’ local operation as part of an investigation into a marketing campaign perceived as defaming 1980s' pro-democracy movements

South Korean Students Detained for Alleged Break-In at US Military Base

South Korean Students Detained for Alleged Break-In at US Military Base

Eight South Korean students were detained for allegedly breaking into the Osan Air Base, a United States military installation near Seoul, while shouting anti-U.S. slogans. The students, comprising four males and four females, were apprehended by U.S. military personnel and later handed over to South Korean authorities. They are being investigated under a law protecting military installations in South Korea. The students reportedly shouted slogans such as 'Let’s smash U.S. 7th Air Force.' The Korean Progressive University Student Union claimed responsibility, stating the protest was against the U.S. military's opposition to a South Korean semiconductor project.

North Korea launches a short-range ballistic missile toward sea, South Korea says

North Korea launches a short-range ballistic missile toward sea, South Korea says

South Korea says North Korea has launched a short-range ballistic missile toward the sea

Record heat wave impacts people and animals in Japan and Korean Peninsula

Record heat wave impacts people and animals in Japan and Korean Peninsula

A record heat wave in Northeast Asia has gripped South Korea, North Korea and Japan

South Korea's Heatwave Prompts National Disaster Declaration

South Korea's Heatwave Prompts National Disaster Declaration

South Korea is facing a severe heatwave, with temperatures reaching a record high of 42.5 degrees Celsius in Yangsan. The heatwave has resulted in 19 deaths and over 2,000 cases of heat-related illnesses. President Lee Jae Myung has declared the situation a national disaster and has called for measures to protect citizens and manage the increased demand for air conditioning. The Korea Meteorological Administration has issued a severe heatwave warning for Seoul, marking the first time such a warning has been issued for the capital.

South Korea's Historic Heatwave Prompts National Crisis System Overhaul

South Korea's Historic Heatwave Prompts National Crisis System Overhaul

South Korea is facing a severe heatwave, with temperatures reaching a historic high of 42.5°C in Yangsan, marking the highest temperature recorded in 122 years. This extreme weather event has resulted in at least 16 deaths and over 2,000 cases of heat-related illnesses. In response, President Lee Jae Myung has called for a comprehensive overhaul of the national crisis management system, acknowledging the need for improved infrastructure and emergency response to cope with such climate extremes. The Korea Meteorological Administration has issued its first-ever severe heatwave warning for Seoul and surrounding areas.

South Korean police raid local Starbucks headquarters over controversial marketing campaign

South Korean police raid local Starbucks headquarters over controversial marketing campaign

South Korean police say they’ve raided the headquarters of Starbucks’ local operation as part of an investigation into a marketing campaign perceived as defaming 1980s' pro-democracy movements

Matt Damon and Family Shine at 'The Odyssey' Premiere in Seoul

Matt Damon and Family Shine at 'The Odyssey' Premiere in Seoul

Matt Damon and Family Shine at 'The Odyssey' Premiere in Seoul

US military says there was no white phosphorus leak at its air base in South Korea

US military says there was no white phosphorus leak at its air base in South Korea

The U.S. military confirms there was no white phosphorus leak at its air base in South Korea

South Korea Declares National Disaster as Seoul Faces Highest Heat Alert

South Korea Declares National Disaster as Seoul Faces Highest Heat Alert

South Korea has issued its highest-level heat alert across Seoul, as President Lee Jae Myung calls the ongoing heatwave a national disaster. The Korea Meteorological Administration expanded the severe heat warning to cover all districts of the capital, following record temperatures in Yangsan. The alert advises halting outdoor activities, except for essential work. The government is mobilizing resources to protect vulnerable populations, including those in cramped housing and elderly residents. Measures include stricter monitoring of outdoor workplaces and ensuring workers' rights to suspend operations during extreme heat.

Analysis-Samsung, SK Hynix shareholders call for bigger payouts from AI cash mountain

Analysis-Samsung, SK Hynix shareholders call for bigger payouts from AI cash mountain

By Hyunjoo Jin and Kumar Tanishk SEOUL, Aug 6 (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix face growing calls from investors wanting a greater share of excess cash via dividends or buybacks, after the pair provided scant detail on capital returns when reporting AI-driven record profit.