South Korea Heatwave
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South Korea is experiencing a severe heatwave with temperatures reaching up to 37 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, the nation's defense industry is attracting younger employees and more women, while chipmakers rapidly expand facilities due to the AI boom. Banks have already exhausted 80% of household loan quotas amid a debt surge, and mortgage limits are being slashed, causing anxiety for homebuyers.
Heatwave grips South Korea with temperatures hitting 37°C amid scattered showers
- Most of South Korea will experience a heatwave on Sunday, with temperatures reaching up to 37 degrees Celsius. - While some areas may see temporary relief from showers, high humidity will follow, keeping temperatures high. - Coastal areas face risks from high waves and potential flooding due to oceanic swells.
South Korea: In the valley of semiconductors, AI is already transforming landscapes
- South Korean chipmakers are rapidly expanding their facilities, driven by the global artificial intelligence boom. - This expansion is transforming the landscape south of Seoul, bringing both econom…
Extreme Heatwave Grips South Korea, Alert Raised to 'Warning' Level
- South Korea has raised its heatwave alert to "warning" level in nearly half the country due to extreme temperatures. - The government is intensifying monitoring and preventative measures for vulnera…
South Korean Banks Exhaust 80% of Household Loan Quotas Amid Debt Surge
- Major South Korean banks have already used about 80% of their household loan quotas for the year, with household debt surging in May. - Increased housing transactions and a rise in "debt-to-invest" …
South Korea's Defense Industry Embraces Youth and Diversity
- South Korea's defense industry is seeing a significant increase in employees in their 20s and women. - This shift is attributed to the industry's improved performance and a focus on hiring younger t…
Mortgage loan limits slashed, causing anxiety for South Korean homebuyers
- South Korea's housing market faces uncertainty as KB Kookmin Bank reduces its maximum mortgage loan limit from 600 million to 300 million won. - This move, aimed at managing household debt, has heig…
South Korean Midfielder Hwang In-beom Linked with Move to Portuguese Giant FC Porto
- Hwang In-beom, a key midfielder for the South Korean national football team, is reportedly attracting interest from Portuguese club FC Porto. - Portuguese media outlet 'Record' reported that Porto i…
South Korean Baseball Team Faces Taiwan in Asian Games Opener, Aiming for Fifth Straight Gold
- The South Korean national baseball team will face Taiwan in their opening match of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. - South Korea is in Group B with Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Thailand, with the tourn…
South Korean President tries traditional Mongolian archery at Naadam Festival
- South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and his wife, Kim Hye-kyung, experienced traditional Mongolian archery during a state visit. - The activity was part of the Naadam Festival, a celebration of Mon…
Elderly driver rescued after SUV plunges into sea at South Korean port
- A 70-year-old female driver's SUV plunged into the sea at Seogwipo Port in South Korea on Saturday. - Rescuers from the Jeju 119 Special Response Team extracted the driver by breaking a rear window …
Popular Summer Desserts Return to South Korean Bakery Sung Sim Dang
- South Korean bakery chain Sung Sim Dang has brought back its popular "Annyeong Crepe" dessert for the summer season. - The crepe features layers of freshly baked crepes, custard cream, fresh cream, …
South Korea Faces Continued Heatwave with Temperatures Soaring to 35°C; Showers Expected in Some Regions
- Most of South Korea remains under a heatwave advisory, with peak perceived temperatures around 33-35 degrees Celsius. - Some inland areas will experience showers, while southern regions and Jeju Isl…
South Korean President Lee Attends Mongolia's Naadam Festival as Guest of Honor
- South Korean President Lee Jae-myung attended the opening ceremony of Mongolia's Naadam festival as a state guest. - The festival, celebrating Mongolian freedom and independence, features traditiona…
South Korean PM orders flood-prone area survey after Cheongju visit
- South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo inspected flood damage in Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province. - He ordered a comprehensive survey of habitually flooded areas and tailored countermeasures …
North Korea: Denuclearization Must Address US, NATO, Japan, South Korea Nuclear Ambitions
- North Korea stated denuclearization should prioritize confronting the nuclear ambitions of the US, NATO, Japan, and South Korea. - Pyongyang asserted that denuclearization is a concluded issue for t…
South Koreans fined for attempting to vote twice in presidential election
- Two individuals, a woman in her 60s and a man in his 20s, have received identical 1 million won fines in their second trial for attempting to vote twice in the last presidential election. - The woma…
South Korea: Fines upheld for voters attempting to cast ballots twice
- Two individuals in South Korea were fined in appellate court for attempting to vote twice. - One defendant, in their 20s, voted early but tried to vote again on the main election day. - The court re…
South Korean opposition demands Defense Minister reveal military records amid desertion claims
- South Korea's People Power Party is demanding the Defense Minister reveal his military service records. - The party alleges the minister, Ahn Kyu-baek, deserted during his service, citing discrepanc…
US AI chipmaker Cerebras partners with South Korea's Upstage for commercial inference
- US AI chip firm Cerebras announced a partnership with South Korean AI company Upstage on July 11. - Upstage's Solar 31B model will run on Cerebras's WSE hardware, processing up to 2,000 tokens per s…
Military meals get a gourmet upgrade in South Korea, surprising recruits
- South Korean military training centers are serving increasingly diverse and high-quality meals, surprising new recruits. - Meals now include collaborations with popular food brands and special event…
