South Korea records 42.5C as heatwave deaths rise
South Korea is facing an intense heatwave that has pushed temperatures to record levels and placed pressure on public health systems across the country. A high of 42.5C was recorded on Sunday in the southern city of Yangsan, the highest temperature since modern record keeping began. Authorities say at least 19 people have died during the heatwave, while Seoul is under a severe heat warning.The temperature reading in Yangsan marks a new national extreme and comes as the country experiences prolonged hot weather. Officials said the warning in Seoul is the first issued under a system established this year to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 13:06 LONDON
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Eight South Korean students detained after Osan Air Base break-in attempt
Eight South Korean student protesters have been detained and are under investigation after allegedly trying to enter Osan Air Base, a US military installation about 50 kilometres south of Seoul. Police and US military authorities said the group was stopped on Tuesday at the base's main gate. The incident has drawn attention because it took place at one of the main hubs of the US Air Force in South Korea.According to the US military, eight people were detained after they attempted to unlawfully enter the base through the installation's main gate. The military said it transferred them to the Korean... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 08:32 LONDON
Tokyo Close: Nikkei Surges Past 66,300 as Asia Rallies on Softer Oil, Strong Metals and a Firmer Risk Tone
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific markets closed broadly higher at the Tokyo close, led by a sharp jump in Japan and a powerful rally in South Korea. The Nikkei 225 rose +7.2% to 66,300.44, while the Kospi surged +16.9% to 6,620.90. Commodities were mixed but generally supportive for risk assets, with WTI crude down -11.0% and gold up +4.6%. The yen strengthened, USD/JPY fell -3.5% to 157.598, adding to the sense that global macro conditions were shifting quickly across equities, metals and energy. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 05 Aug 2026 07:45 LONDON
