Yangsan, South Korea, recorded 41.6 C, its fourth consecutive day above 40 C, setting a new modern observation record. The Korea Meteorological Administration reported this as a scorching heat wave continues to grip the nation, nearing the country's all-time highest temperature.
Incheon City and the National Institute of Biological Resources are installing 100 scent-traps, 2 high-altitude traps, and 5 small traps on Gyeyangsan Mountain to combat the 'lovebug' (red-backed hairy fly) population, which caused significant public nuisance last year.
A 50-year-old woman from Hong Kong, who reported being lost on Cheongnyangsan mountain in Namyangju, was found safe at her home in Seoul. Authorities had conducted a three-day search after losing contact with her.
A fire broke out on the rooftop of the outpatient building at Yangsan Pusan National University Hospital on May 24th, injuring a 60-year-old worker with second-degree burns. The fire was extinguished in 29 minutes, and no patients were harmed.
A report from South Korea's Institute for National Security Strategy suggests North Korea's 'Myohyangsan' football team visit is unlikely to be a turning point for inter-Korean relations, viewing it as a limited contact mediated by international sports.
