Seoul and South Korea Swelter as Temperatures Soar Past 40°C
South Korea is gripped by a severe heat wave, with Seoul and two other cities recording temperatures exceeding 40°C. It marks Seoul's hottest day since 2018.
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Magnitude 7.1 earthquake strikes southwestern Japan, injures multiple people
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake centred in Kumamoto Prefecture struck southwestern Japan on Tuesday afternoon, injuring several people and causing widespread power outages and transport disruptions across the region.
Japan's Ancient Asuka-Fujiwara Sites Gain UNESCO World Heritage Status
UNESCO has inscribed Japan's Asuka-Fujiwara archaeological sites, spanning 19 locations from the 6th to 8th centuries, onto its World Heritage List during a committee meeting in Busan, South Korea.
South Korea Braces for Continued Downpours as Seoul and Gangwon Region Reel from Devastating Floods
Heavy rainfall across South Korea's Seoul metropolitan area and Gangwon Province has caused approximately 540 cases of property damage, with authorities warning of further deluges through Sunday.