Yeongdeungpo District Faces Scorching Heat Heat haze shimmers above a road near a bus transfer center in Yeongdeungpo District, Seoul, as heat wave warnings were issued across most parts of South Korea on Aug. 3, 2026. The daytime high in Seoul soared to 37 degrees Celsius. August 3, 2026

Cast and crew of 'The Odyssey' meet Korean press ahead of release Producer Emma Thomas answers questions from reporters at a press conference for the film 'The Odyssey' held at Four Seasons Hotel Seoul in Jongno-gu, Seoul, August 3, 2026. August 3, 2026

Cast and crew of 'The Odyssey' meet Korean press ahead of release Actress Charlize Theron answers questions from reporters at a press conference for the film 'The Odyssey' held at Four Seasons Hotel Seoul in Jongno-gu, Seoul, August 3, 2026. August 3, 2026

Cast and crew of 'The Odyssey' meet Korean press ahead of release Actor Matt Damon answers questions from reporters at a press conference for the film 'The Odyssey' held at Four Seasons Hotel Seoul in Jongno-gu, Seoul, August 3, 2026. August 3, 2026

Cast and crew of 'The Odyssey' meet Korean press ahead of release Director Christopher Nolan answers questions from reporters at a press conference for the film 'The Odyssey' held at Four Seasons Hotel Seoul in Jongno-gu, Seoul, August 3, 2026. August 3, 2026

Cast and crew of 'The Odyssey' meet Korean press ahead of release Director Christopher Nolan (from left), actor Matt Damon, actress Charlize Theron, and producer Emma Thomas listen to questions from reporters at a press conference for the film 'The Odyssey' held at Four Seasons Hotel Seoul in Jongno-gu, Seoul, August 3, 2026. August 3, 2026

Gwangmyeong Cave dazzles with beautiful lighting Visitors tour the interior of Gwangmyeong Cave in Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi Province, July 31, 2026. July 31, 2026

Gwangmyeong Cave dazzles with beautiful lighting Visitors tour the interior of Gwangmyeong Cave in Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi Province, July 31, 2026. July 31, 2026

2026 Cat Fair Summer draws cat lovers to Seoul Visitors browse cat products at the '2026 Ganatgimo Cat Fair Summer' held at SETEC in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, July 31, 2026. July 31, 2026

2026 Cat Fair Summer draws cat lovers to Seoul Visitors browse cat products at the '2026 Ganatgimo Cat Fair Summer' held at SETEC in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, July 31, 2026. July 31, 2026