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Entrance to COEX Mall in Seoul, one of the city's largest indoor spaces for escaping summer heat

Korea’s New Heat Wave Warning System Explained (Record Heat, Summer 2026)

Last updated: August 2026 Quick answer: South Korea overhauled its heat wave warning system for the first time in 18 years, effective June 1, 2026, adding a new top tier — the Severe Heat Wave Warning — that can trigger after just one day of extreme heat instead of two. It was first activated on […]

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Pedestrians with umbrellas walking through a rain-soaked city street during Korea's rainy season

Seoul Jangma 2026: Korea’s Rainy Season Dates, Forecast & What to Do

Last updated: June 2026 Quick answer: Korea’s 2026 rainy season — the jangma (장마) — reached the Seoul capital area on June 25–27, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration‘s seasonal outlook. The forecast end window for Seoul is July 26 to the end of July, giving a roughly four-to-five-week monsoon period. It is not constant

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A colorful Korean patbingsu shaved-ice dessert, a favorite way to cool down in a Seoul summer

South Korea Summer 2026: Crowds, Heat, Typhoons & What to Book Now

Quick answer: South Korea is having its busiest summer in years. July–August 2026 brings scorching heat, typhoon risk, a packed festival calendar, and higher-than-usual crowds at major sites. Book accommodation and festival tickets now — popular options sell out weeks ahead. South Korea’s inbound tourism has surged since 2023, and summer 2026 is shaping up

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