South Korea in July 2026: the most important developments in society
South Korea in July 2026 saw record-high temperatures. On July 29, Yangsan and Busan neared 40 degrees Celsius, and the southeast logged its highest temperature in 122 years. Heat wave warnings stayed in place for most districts, and the government stepped up its emergency response measures.
The country also reviewed its emergency protocols after a deadly earthquake in Japan.
by WorldBrief & Maksim Micheliov | AI-generated summary
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