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South Korea extreme weather: Heat, floods, and temperature-f

39 clusters · 69 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: South Korea experiences sharp temperature drop and high winds

The extreme weather patterns of summer 2026 in South Korea were characterized by intense heatwaves, localized heavy rainfall, and regional droughts. The Korea Meteorological Administration reported a national average tem

South Korean aquaculture heat and red tide damage

4 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Aquaculture losses surge in South Korea due to high water temperatures

Aquaculture industries in South Korea’s South Sea, particularly in Gyeongsangnam-do, suffered significant losses due to high water temperatures and red tide advisories. By late August, the cumulative death toll of farmed

South Korea heavy rain and landslide recovery efforts

21 clusters · 49 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Geoje City receives 3.5 billion won in aid for flood recovery

By mid-August, heavy rainfall intensified across South Korea’s southern regions. The Ministry of the Interior and Safety raised the heavy rain crisis alert level from ‘interest’ to ‘attention’ as cumulative precipitation

Seoul and South Korean waste management initiatives

3 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: South Korean municipalities expand resource circulation initiatives

Seoul districts are implementing various initiatives to improve resource circulation and waste management. In Gangnam-gu, the ‘Well-ssu’ campaign has led to a 2.3% decrease in household waste and a 5.8% increase in recy

South Korean flood relief and disaster area measures

7 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: Tongyeong City proposes 1.11 trillion KRW supplementary budget

Following record-breaking heavy rainfall and flooding in South Korea’s southern regions, including Gyeongsangnam-do, various sectors have mobilized relief efforts. Preliminary damage estimates for the Gyeongsangnam-do r