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Sun, June 24, 2018 | 21:46

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Heatwave advisory marks hottest day of the year

The summer heat is upon Korea. The mid-day high in Seoul, Gangneung, Chuncheon and Daegu reached 31-33C on Friday, marking it the hottest day of the year. The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) issued a heatwave advisory in Gangwon and South Gyeongsang provinces at 11 a.m. The sultry weather is forecast to last throughout the weekend.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-06-22 12:40

How animals cool off [PHOTOS]

How animals cool off [PHOTOS]

A penguin peeks at a half-submerged ice ball at Everland amusement park in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, Thursday. / Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chulGiraffes munch on frozen fruit at Everland amusement park in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, Thursday, which was named World Giraffe Day in 2014 by the Giraffe Conservation Foundation. / Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chulA tiger bite...

Seoul & provinces | 2018-06-21 17:57

Heatwave advisory marks hottest day of the year

Bigger fine for blocking fire trucks

People who refuse to give way to fire trucks may face a fine of 1 million won ($900). The Office for Government Policy Coordination said Tuesday it has revised the rules to increase the maximum fine from 200,000 won to 1 million won from June 27. According to the new rule, obstructing a fire truck and refusing to give way are subject to a fine.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-06-19 17:40

No. of deaths in bicycle accidents rises 11.5 pct in one year

The number of deaths in bicycle accidents last year rose 11.5 percent from a year earlier due to an increase in the number of older bicycle riders and riders' failure to wear protective equipment, the Road Traffic Authority said Tuesday.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-06-19 10:52

Firefighter couple introduces their job in book

Firefighting couple, Kim Yong-hwan and Lee Seong-suk, who work in Seoul, got married in 2005 and have since become parents, but they became concerned after finding out that their children think they have “pitiable” jobs.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-06-04 16:13

Rose festival blooms in Gokseong [PHOTOS]

Gokseong is holding its annual Gokseong International Rose Festival at Rose Park in the train village until May 27. Over a thousand rose varieties from around the world are on show, providing visitors with perfect photo opportunities.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-05-24 13:38

Coast Guard returning to Incheon

The headquarters of the Korea Coast Guard (KCG) will be relocated to Incheon by November. According to the KCG, a Cabinet meeting presided over by Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon approved the relocation cost of 11.5 billion won ($10.7 million), Monday, clearing the way for it to resettle in Songdo after four years. The relocation to the port city, west of Seoul, was one of Preside...

Seoul & provinces | 2018-05-22 15:34

2.2-magnitude quake hits east coast town Yeongdeok

It happened at 12:12 a.m. 12 kilometers east-southeast of the town. There were no reports of casualties or property damage.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-05-22 14:46

Seoul stuck in traffic hell

Traffic is getting worse in Seoul as the city and central governments fail to come up with effective measures to reduce congestion. It is becoming a serious problem in Seoul, as well as Gyeonggi Province and Incheon.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-05-18 16:59

Seoul commuters spend 1.5 hours a day on road

Seoul commuters spend an average of 96 minutes a day getting to and from work. The Ministry of Land and the Korea Transport Institute gained the information from navigation devices and mobile phones. The data was collected from people aged 20 to 60 between 6 and 10 a.m. and five and 10 p.m.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-05-17 13:46

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