Articles by Park Ju-young
Park Ju-young
-
[Weather] High temperatures still linger across country
It’s almost halfway through August, but the sweltering summer heat is likely to continue, with daytime highs hovering 35 degrees Celsius, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration. The temperature in Seoul is to reach a high of 36 C on Monday, Incheon 35 C, Suwon 36 C, Chuncheon 35 C, Gangneung 33 C, Daejeon 36 C, Jeonju 36 C, Gwangju 35 C, Daegu 36 C and Busan 34 C. (Yonhap)Rain accompanying lightning and thunder may fall sporadically across the country in the afternoon, especially i
Social Affairs Aug. 13, 2018
-
[Trending] Why do Koreans watch others studying alone on YouTube?
A YouTube creator preparing for a state-run tax accountant’s exam, turns on a camera before he begins studying. The camera shows him reading a book, flipping the pages and jotting down things in his notebook for hours. The footage is live streamed via his channel from 8 a.m. to midnight except for a one-hour lunch and dinner break.The Korean, whose YouTube channel is titled “The man sitting next to me,” is broadcasting what he does, namely, study, without saying a word. Strangely enough, some 10
Culture Aug. 12, 2018
-
[Weekender] What effect does boyangsik have on your body?
Amid the blistering summer heat, people are opting for healthy food to boost their energy and get their appetite back. From samgyetang to roasted eel, Korea has diverse summer dishes passed down from generation to generation, called boyangsik, or food that strengthens the body. However, boyangsik could have unintended effects, such as sapping one’s energy, if the food does not match with the person’s body type, according to an oriental medicine expert.“Each individual is born with different phys
Technology Aug. 9, 2018
-
[Weather] Sporadic rain with humidity expected
Sudden rain showers set to fall across Korea on Wednesday will cool down the country temporarily, according to the Korean Meteorological Administration.Most regions nationwide except South Chungcheong Province will receive 5 to 50 millimeters of rain sporadically in the afternoon. The unstable atmosphere and heavy rain could bring lightning and thunder, the weather agency said. (Yonhap)Daytime highs in Korea will hover at 35 degrees Celsius. The temperature in Seoul will rise to 35 C, Incheon 34
Social Affairs Aug. 8, 2018
-
[Weather] Scorching heat continues on 1st day of autumn on lunar calendar
Tuesday is the first day of autumn according to the traditional lunar calendar, but the blazing summer heat will linger throughout the day, with daytime highs hovering at 35 degrees Celsius. (Yonhap)The temperature in Seoul will rise to 35 C in the daytime, Incheon 34 C, Suwon 35 C, Chuncheon 34 C, Gangneung 30 C, Daejeon 35 C, Gwangju 36 C, Daegu 34 C and Busan 33 C.Heavy rain could fall on Jeju Island sporadically due to the unstable atmospheric condition, the Korean Meteorological Administrat
Social Affairs Aug. 7, 2018
-
[Weather] Sweltering weather to continue amid sporadic rain
Sporadic showers will fall on Korea throughout Monday, but the sweltering summer heat will linger across the country, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration. (Yonhap)The daytime temperature will hover 35 degrees Celsius in most regions in Korea, except the east coast, where a heavy rain warning is in effect as of 9 a.m. The eastern coastal areas are set to receive more than 80 millimeters of rain by Tuesday morning. Seoul’s daytime highs are expected to reach 35 C, with Incheon to
Social Affairs Aug. 6, 2018
-
[Weather] Searing summer heat to continue until weekend
The blazing heat wave that has lasted more than 15 days will continue to scorch the country through the weekend, according to the Korean Meteorological Administration.As of 9 a.m. Thursday, heat wave advisories are in effect in most parts of the country as the daytime highs are set to hover around 35 degrees Celsius. The temperature in Seoul will reach up to 35 C, Incheon 33 C, Suwon 35 C, Gangneung 35 C, Daejeon 35 C, Gwangju 36 C, Daegu 38 C and Busan 34 C. (Yonhap)Sporadic rain could fall in
Social Affairs July 26, 2018
-
[Weather] Light rain expected amid lingering humidity Wednesday
Cloudy weather will block the blazing sunlight through Wednesday, but humidity will remain across the country.Light rain will fall sporadically in Seoul, while some parts of Gyeonggi and Gangwon provinces will receive up to 5 millimeters of rain in the afternoon. (Yonhap)The scorching weather, however, will continue Wednesday with daytime highs hovering 33 to 38 degrees Celsius. The temperature in Seoul will reach 34 C, Incheon 33 C, Suwon 35 C, Gangneung 35 C, Daejeon 35 C, Gwangju 36 C, Daegu
Social Affairs July 25, 2018
-
[Weather] Record heat and humidity grip Korea Monday
Hot and humid conditions over the weekend will continue Monday, with daytime temperatures hovering around 33 to 37 degrees Celsius across the country. Residents in Seoul woke up to record-breaking heat in the morning of 29.2 C, the highest mark since 1907. Temperatures in Daegu will rise to 37 C, Seoul 35 C, Incheon 34 C, Suwon 35 C, Gangneung 35 C, Daejeon 35 C, Sejong 35 C, Gwangju 36 C and Busan 34 C. (Yonhap)As of 6 a.m., heat wave warnings are in effect in almost every region of the countr
Social Affairs July 23, 2018
-
[Weather] Scorching heat wave continues Sunday
Sweltering summer heat will continue across South Korea on Sunday, with daytime highs hovering around 33 to 37 degrees Celsius. As of 9 a.m., heat wave warnings are in effect in almost every region in the country except some parts of Jeju Island, where 5 to 20 millimeters of rain will fall in the afternoon. The warnings will last until Monday, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration. (Yonhap)Temperatures in Seoul will reach 37 C in the daytime, Incheon 34 C, Suwon 37 C, Gangneung 37
Social Affairs July 22, 2018
-
[Trending] Sunken treasure found off East Sea?
A Tsarist warship that went down 113 years ago was found 1.3 kilometers off the island of Ullengdo on Sunday, according to the South Korean company Shinil Group. The Russian ship Dmitry Donskoy sank in waters near Ullengdo in 1905 during the Russo-Japanese war. The vessel allegedly contains some 200 tons of gold coins and bars, which could be worth 150 trillion won ($133 billion) at today’s prices, but it has not been confirmed if the treasure is still in the vessel. Russian warship Dmitry Donsk
Social Affairs July 18, 2018
-
[Video] When French luxury brand meets Korean traditional beauty
French crystal maker Baccarat held an exhibition in Seoul from July 13-18 in collaboration with South Korean creative director Kan Ho-sup, featuring the blend of Eastern and Western beauty.Under the theme “the beauty created by combining Baccarat and a scroll dress,” the exhibition presented a collection of Baccarat’s crystal pieces and director Kan’s artworks. The scroll dresses are parts of Kan’s signature artworks, which has gained a worldwide reputation among the fashion industry. The dresse
Arts & Design July 18, 2018
-
[Weather] Sweltering heat to persist through the week
The blistering summer heat which has been sweeping throughout the country these days will continue on Wednesday, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration.As of 9 a.m., heat wave warnings issued by the weather agency are in effect for most regions of the country, including Seoul, Suwon, Incheon, Daejeon, Gwangju, Daegu, Ulsan and Busan. The daytime high in Seoul will reach up to 34 degrees Celsius, while Incheon will reach 32 C, Suwon 35 C, Gangneung 35 C, Daejeon 35 C, Gwangju 36 C,
Social Affairs July 18, 2018
-
[Weather] Hot weather to continue on chobok day
Tuesday is chobok in Korea, which refers to the beginning of the hottest days of summer. Temperatures across the country will rise up to 31 to 37 degrees Celsius, which are higher than the annual average by 4 to 7 C. The daytime high in Seoul will reach 34 C, Incheon 32 C, Daejeon 35 C, Gwangju 36 C, Daegu 37 C and Busan 32 C. Most regions in Korea will have a tropical night as the summer heat wave is set to continue during the night. (Yonhap)Fine dust levels will remain “bad” in some parts o
Social Affairs July 17, 2018
-
[Trending] Tom Cruise visits Korea for ‘Mission: Impossible - Fallout’
Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise arrived in Seoul on Sunday to promote his upcoming movie “Mission: Impossible – Fallout.” It was his ninth visit to Korea. The actor was welcomed by local fans who awaited his arrival at Gimpo Airport. Cruise greeted the fans by waving his hands with a big smile and spent about 40 minutes with them at the airport. The friendly manner of the 56-year-old actor has earned him a nickname “Hospitable Tom Ajeossi” among Koreans. Ajeossi is a word used to describe or addr
Film July 16, 2018
Most Popular
-
1
Russia sent more than 165,000 barrels of refined petroleum to N. Korea in March: White House
-
2
Key suspects grilled over alleged abuse of power in Marine death inquiry
-
3
S. Korean children, teens grow taller, mature faster than before: study
-
4
[Graphic News] Number of coffee franchises in S. Korea rises 13%
-
5
Some junior doctors are returning: Health Ministry
-
6
Army takes group action against Hybe for neglecting BTS
-
7
[Robert J. Fouser] AI changes rationale for learning languages
-
8
Marine Corps commander summoned by CIO for questioning on alleged influence-peddling case
-
9
Woman dangling from power lines rescued by residents holding blanket
-
10
Ador CEO's request for exclusive right to terminate NewJeans' contract with Hybe refused in February