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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 1973, A fire destroys the entire sixth floor of the National Personnel Records Center of the United States. 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 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 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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The korea Herald News
· Jun 28, 2026
Korea braces for more heat after Seoul hits 32 C
As Seoul’s daytime high reached 32 degrees Celsius on Sunday, residents turned to pools, fountains and other waterside spots across the capital to escape the early summer heat. The hot weather is expected to continue Monday, especially in inland areas, as a high pressure system over the East Sea pushes daytime highs above 30 C in many parts of the country. Perceived temperatures are forecast to rise to around 31 C. Morning lows will range from 16 to 21 C, while daytime highs are expected to reac
Nepal News
· Jul 12, 2026
दक्षिण कोरियाद्वारा पहिलो पटक आपतकालीन ‘हिटवेभ’ चेतावनी जारी
सियोल। दक्षिण कोरियाले यस वर्ष लागू गरिएको नयाँ वर्गीकरण प्रणालीअन्तर्गत आइतबार पहिलो पटक आपतकालीन ‘हिटवेभ’ (अत्यधिक गर्मीको लहर) चेतावनी जारी गरेको छ। चेतावनीसँगै सर्वसाधारणलाई बाहिरी गतिविधि रोक्न र शरीरलाई शीतल राख्न आग्रह गरिएको छ। नयाँ प्रणालीअनुसार, कुनै क्षेत्रमा महसुस गरिने तापक्रम कम्तीमा ३८ डिग्री सेल्सियस वा वास्तविक तापक्रम कम्तीमा ३९ डिग्री सेल्सियस पुग्ने पूर्वानुमान भएमा, []
Focus Taiwan
· Jul 2, 2026
Heat warnings issued Thursday for most of Taiwan; south under 'red' alert
Taipei, July 2 (CNA) The Central Weather Administration (CWA) issued heat alerts for many areas across Taiwan on Thursday, warning of temperatures of up to 38 degrees Celsius in some regions.
Korea Times News
· Jul 1, 2026
[PHOTOS] Samba heat hits Seoul streets
[PHOTOS] Samba heat hits Seoul streets
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 11, 2026
Ribut petir, hujan lebat dijangka di tujuh negeri hingga 9 malam
PETALING JAYA: Ribut petir, hujan lebat dan angin kencang melibatkan beberapa kawasan di tujuh negeri dijangka berlarutan sehingga pukul 9 malam ini. Jabatan Meteorologi Malaysia (MetMalaysia) menerusi hantaran di Facebook memaklumkan, kawasan yang terlibat di Perak iaitu Hulu Perak, Kuala Kangsar, Kinta, Perak Tengah, Kampar, Hilir Perak dan Batang Padang. Katanya, cuaca sama turut diramalkan ... Read more The post Ribut petir, hujan lebat dijangka di tujuh negeri hingga 9 malam appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
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Related coverage for "South Korea under emergency advisory as heatwave days increase": The korea Herald News — Korea braces for more heat after Seoul hits 32 C. Nepal News — दक्षिण कोरियाद्वारा पहिलो पटक आपतकालीन ‘हिटवेभ’ चेतावनी जारी. Focus Taiwan — Heat warnings issued Thursday for most of Taiwan; south under 'red' alert. Korea Times News — [PHOTOS] Samba heat hits Seoul streets. Utusan Malaysia — Ribut petir, hujan lebat dijangka di tujuh negeri hingga 9 malam