Heat Melting Goat Horns on Daeseo

On the 22nd, the solar term "Daeseo," known as the hottest period of the year, citizens visiting Cheonggyecheon in Seoul are cooling off from the heat. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

On the 22nd, known as 'Daeseo,' the hottest solar term of the year, citizens were cooling off at Cheonggyecheon in Seoul. Cheonggyecheon, a popular urban retreat, was quieter than usual. The few people present appeared somewhat exhausted from the continuous heatwave. The Korea Meteorological Administration stated, "A hot and humid North Pacific high-pressure system is completely covering our country, resulting in persistently hot and humid weather."

Under the heat of the cauldron-like weather, Cheonggyecheon, an urban summer retreat, was quieter than usual. Citizens are dipping their feet in the water. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

Citizens are resting under Mojeon Bridge in Cheonggyecheon. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

A citizen is cooling off by pressing ice water to their neck at Cheonggyecheon. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@