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South Korea Faces Extreme Heat and Heavy Coastal Rains

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3 sources across 2 countries · South Korea · Qatar · 2 of them are linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded

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  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
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South Korea is experiencing a record breaking heat wave with daytime highs forecast between 26 C and 37 C. The Korea Meteorological Administration reported that temperatures reached 40 C in parts of Seoul on Friday, marking the hottest Ipchu on record. While some areas may see a slight easing of temperatures over the weekend, heat advisories remain in effect as humidity is expected to persist.

Simultaneously, heavy rain is battering the east coast and mountainous regions of Gangwon Province. Rainfall totals are forecast to reach up to 100 millimeters in these areas. The Korea Meteorological Administration attributed this weather pattern to the interaction between winds from Typhoon Dolphin and a high pressure system, which pushed moist air over the Taebaek Mountains. Scattered showers of up to 40 millimeters are also expected in the Seoul metropolitan area and central regions.

Public responses to the weather have varied. In Seoul, some residents have used silent disco pool parties to cool off. Meanwhile, the Korea Road Traffic Authority announced it will temporarily scale back or suspend driving tests to prevent heat related illnesses among staff and test takers.

How each side framed it

Centre-left
The center-left lean outlet framed the event through a human interest lens, focusing on how citizens are coping with the heat.
Centre
The center lean outlet focused on the official weather forecasts and the resulting administrative disruptions to public services.
Centre-right
The center-right lean outlet provided a detailed meteorological explanation for the weather patterns and a historical context regarding the traditional calendar.

Sources

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