South Korea Society & Public Affairs

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Charging Your Phone in Bed Grows Riskier During Heat Wave

As Korea's heat wave pushes temperatures near 40 degrees, charging smartphones in bed or under bedding grows riskier. Experts warn against overheating and freezer cooling....

Published 2026.08.07. 17:01:31 |

'2029 Yeoncheon World Paleolithic Expo' Wins International Event Approval, Opening Door to State Funding

The 2029 Yeoncheon World Paleolithic Expo has won final international event approval from Korea's Finance Ministry, opening the door to state funding ...

Published 2026.08.07. 16:56:55 |

Man in 80s Found Dead Amid Heat Wave in Pyeongtaek

A man in his 80s was found dead in a rural area of Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, as authorities investigate a possible link to heat-related illness a...

Published 2026.08.07. 16:54:59 |

Ilsan Hospital Earns Top Stroke Grade for 11th Straight Time

National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital earned a Grade 1 rating in HIRA's 11th acute stroke quality assessment, its 11th consecutive top grad...

Published 2026.08.07. 16:51:38 |

Korea Cuts Afternoon Driving Tests Amid Record Heat Wave

The Korea Road Traffic Authority is cutting afternoon driving license skills tests and increasing morning tests amid a record heat wave approaching 40...

Published 2026.08.07. 16:02:34 |

Nonghyup Chairman Kang Ho-dong Visits Pig Farm in Gimhae

Nonghyup Chairman Kang Ho-dong visited a pig farm in Gimhae on the 7th to inspect heat wave responses, delivering irrigation equipment and disaster re...

Published 2026.08.07. 15:56:19 |

Nonghyup Chairman Kang Ho-dong Visits Heat Wave-Hit Farms in Gimhae

Nonghyup Chairman Kang Ho-dong visited heat wave-hit farms in Gimhae on the 7th, delivering 40 irrigation units and 100 disaster relief kits, while No...

Published 2026.08.07. 15:55:37 |

Nonghyup Chairman Visits Pig Farm in Gimhae Amid Heat Wave

Nonghyup Chairman Kang Ho-dong visited a pig farm in Gimhae on the 7th, delivering irrigation equipment and disaster relief kits, as the cooperative p...

Published 2026.08.07. 15:54:35 |

NongHyup Chairman Kang Ho-dong Provides Water Trucks to Pig Farms

NongHyup Chairman Kang Ho-dong provided water trucks and 40 irrigation units to pig farms in Gimhae amid prolonged heat waves and drought, with 300 bi...

Published 2026.08.07. 15:54:14 |

Daejeon Urban Corporation Ranks No. 1 Nationwide for Second Straight Year

Daejeon Urban Corporation ranked No. 1 nationwide for the second consecutive year in the Ministry of the Interior and Safety's 2026 local public enter...

Published 2026.08.07. 15:54:12 |

Nonghyup Chairman Kang Ho-dong Visits Gimhae Pig Farm Amid Heat Wave

Nonghyup Chairman Kang Ho-dong visited a Gimhae pig farm on the 7th to inspect heat wave responses, delivering 40 irrigation units and 100 disaster re...

Published 2026.08.07. 15:53:30 |

Nonghyup Chairman Kang Ho-dong Visits Drought-Hit Farms in Gimhae

Nonghyup Chairman Kang Ho-dong visited drought-hit farms in Gimhae on the 7th, delivering 40 units of irrigation equipment and 100 relief kits, as the...

Published 2026.08.07. 15:52:58 |

NongHyup Chairman Kang Ho-dong Visits Drought-Hit Farms

NongHyup Chairman Kang Ho-dong visited drought-hit farms in Gimhae on the 7th, delivering 40 irrigation units and 100 relief kits, with 300 billion wo...

Published 2026.08.07. 15:52:17 |

Nonghyup Chairman Kang Ho-dong Inspects Water Pump at Drought-Hit Farm

Nonghyup Chairman Kang Ho-dong inspected water pumps at a drought-hit rice farm in Gimhae, delivering 40 irrigation units and pledging 300 billion won...

Published 2026.08.07. 15:52:05 |

Jeonju Population Falls Below 620,000 as Decline Deepens

Jeonju's population has fallen below 620,000, dropping by 1,025 in July alone, as the North Jeolla city extends a six-year decline driven by youth out...

Published 2026.08.07. 15:51:53 |

Coal Briquette Site Transformed: Shinsegae Simon Daegu Premium Outlet Advances

Shinsegae Simon's premium outlet in Daegu's Ansim New Town advances after a land sale agreement, targeting a 2028 opening with 1,000 jobs and 6 millio...

Published 2026.08.07. 15:48:49 |

Yangyang Beach Visitors Surge 66% After Rumor-Tarnished Image

Yangyang, Gangwon Province, saw summer beach visitors surge 66% to 706,955 this year, rebounding from a tarnished image caused by online rumors and co...

Published 2026.08.07. 15:15:55 |

Hannam University Builds Three-Way Partnership with Vietnam National University, K-water

Hannam University established a three-way partnership with Vietnam National University and K-water to pursue joint projects in water management, satel...

Published 2026.08.07. 15:15:03 |

Korea Forest Service Chief Inspects Pine Wilt Special Control Zone in Changnyeong

Korea Forest Service Minister Park Eun-sik inspected pine wilt disease control efforts in Changnyeong County, a special control zone since August 5, p...

Published 2026.08.07. 15:04:11 |

Busan Councilor Demands Review of Regional Electricity Pricing Plan

Busan City Councilor Cho Yong-woo demands a complete review of the government's regional electricity pricing plan, arguing that Busan, Korea's largest...

Published 2026.08.07. 15:02:59 |