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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1488, Joseon Dynasty official Choe Bu returned to Korea after months of shipwrecked travel in China. In 1879, Han Yong-un, Korean poet (died 1944) was born. In 1918, The Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Kawachi blows up at Shunan, western Honshu, Japan, killing at least 621. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 1970, Lee Byung-hun, South Korean actor, singer, and dancer was born. In 1988, Inbee Park, South Korean golfer was born. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
South Korea Issues First Extreme Heat Warning
South Korea has issued its first Extreme Heat Warning under a new top-tier alert system, with the highest-level warnings covering the southeastern cities of Gyeongsan and Pohang.
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The korea Herald News
· Jun 29, 2026
Cooler late June, delayed monsoon: Is Korea’s summer just warming up?
Summer is in full swing in South Korea, but it doesn't feel like the late June most Koreans have come to expect. While temperatures are forecast to climb to 33 degrees Celsius in Seoul on Monday and exceed 30 degrees across much of the country's inland areas, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration, the muggy air that usually blankets the country this time of year has yet to take hold due to the delayed monsoon. Last year, the monsoon began on Jeju Island on June 12, reached the cou
Yonhap News Agency
· Jul 12, 2026
1st 'grave' heat wave warnings issued for Gyeongsan, Pohang
SEOUL, July 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Sunday issued its first grave heat wa...
Korea Times News
· Jul 1, 2026
[PHOTOS] Samba heat hits Seoul streets
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The Economic Times
· Jul 12, 2026
South Korea issues first emergency heatwave alarm
South Korea issues first emergency heatwave alarm
South China Morning Post
· Jul 12, 2026
South Korea under emergency advisory as heatwave days increase
South Korea issued its first-ever emergency heatwave alert on Sunday under a new warning system launched this year, advising people to halt outdoor activities and keep cool. The new warning system was introduced to better deal with a rising number of heatwaves in South Korea, which have become longer and more intense, officials said. An emergency alert is issued when areas experiencing a heatwave are forecast to hit perceived temperatures of 38°C or an actual temperature of 39°C for one...
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