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Severe Heatwave Warning for Greater Seoul; Typhoon Dolphin Emerges as Key Variable Are you feeling exhausted by the intensifying heat day and night? Today, August 5, easterly winds blowing along the North Pacific high-pressure system centered to the east of the Korean Peninsula brought the most extreme heat to the greater Seoul area. SBS Aug 5, 2026 10:25 PM

"Why Does Nolan Go to Such Lengths?" Revealing Behind-the-Scenes Stories of The Odyssey Directly... "You Saw It Accurately!" His Deep Thoughts Shared in Korea (Global Insight) Director Christopher Nolan visited South Korea for the release of the film <The Odyssey>. SBS Aug 5, 2026 6:09 PM

'Seoul High of 39°C (102°F)' Murderous Heat... How Long Will the Heatwave Last? Intense heat is continuing. Overnight, Seoul experienced its hottest night of this summer. SBS Aug 5, 2026 5:31 PM

Heat Wave Advisories Expanded to Greater Seoul Area; Nowon-gu Reaches 39.2°C in Seoul With severe heat wave warnings in effect for parts of the western region, including the greater Seoul area, extreme heat soaring to around 39 degrees Celsius shows no signs of easing even at this hour. SBS Aug 5, 2026 5:06 PM

Focusing on Fostering K-Culture for 'Cultural Powerhouse' Leap… Aiming for 40 Million Inbound Tourists The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced that in the second half of this year, it will strengthen support for artists and expand infrastructure to prepare for an era of 40 million inbound tourists, aiming to foster the K-culture industry. SBS Aug 5, 2026 4:17 PM

Blackpink Heritage Collection Unveiled... Available at National Museum Shop Starting Aug. 8 Designed to mark Blackpink's 10th anniversary since debut, the collection consists of a total of seven items. SBS Aug 5, 2026 2:05 PM

Autumn Comes with Jazz: Famous Jazz Vocalists to Visit Korea in Succession Famous jazz vocalists are lined up to perform on stages in Korea this autumn. On October 17, Michael Mayo, who is spotlighted as a next-generation jazz vocalist, will hold his first solo concert in Korea at Wonderloch Hall. SBS Aug 5, 2026 2:03 PM

Afternoon Showers Mainly in Western Regions; Current Location of Typhoon Dolphin This morning , Seoul recorded a morning low of 29°C , the highest temperature ever for a tropical night in the city. SBS Aug 5, 2026 12:46 PM

A Cry Toward a Stubborn World… Reflecting on Conflict and Confrontation Globally acclaimed contemporary artist Christine Sun Kim is presenting a large-scale video and installation work. SBS Aug 5, 2026 12:37 PM

First Nam June Paik Media Art Festival Kicks Off: 'Paik Nam-June's Planet' Marking the 20th anniversary of Nam June Paik's passing, the first global media art festival is currently underway. SBS Aug 5, 2026 12:36 PM