Why South Korea's Hottest City Feels Cool in 2026 — and Why That's Not Good News
May 27, 2026
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Daegu once hit 40.3°C. In May 2026, it barely cracked 23°C. Climate scientists say the real story isn't cooling — it's chaos.
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If you've been following Korea's weather before booking a summer trip, you might have noticed something odd. Daegu — the inland city infamous for scorching summers — recorded daytime highs of just 19–23°C in late May 2026. For a city that once earned the nickname
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