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South Korea is experiencing its most severe July heatwave in 117 years, with temperatures reaching over 40°C and electricity consumption hitting record highs nationwide, triggering widespread economic disruptions. Record-Breaking Temperatures Scorch Nation According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, Paju and Gwangmyeong recorded temperatures of 40.1°C and 40.2°C respectively on July 8th, marking the first time this year that temperatures have exceeded 40°C. Seoul also reached 37.1°C, setting a new July temperature record since weather recordings began 117 years ago. The extreme heat has affected 68 out of 153 weather stations nationwide, with heat wave warnings issued across major metropolitan areas including Gangnam (38.7°C), Jongno (38.2°C), and Dongjak (39°C) districts in Seoul. Meteorologists attribute this unprecedented heatwave to the simultaneous influence of the North Pacific High and continental high-pressure systems covering the Korean Peninsula. Weather off...

Natural Lifecycle Indicates Temporary Phenomenon As masses of red-backed carpet flies, commonly known as "love bugs," emerge across South Korea causing public discomfort, experts predict that most individuals will naturally disappear by mid-July. This year's emergence has occurred approximately two weeks earlier than usual due to rising temperatures, drawing significant public attention to this phenomenon. According to officials from the National Institute of Biological Resources, "Looking at the love bug occurrence patterns from last year and the year before, most individuals should naturally perish by mid-July." Love bugs typically begin appearing in mid-June and remain active as adults for about one week until early July. Researcher Park Yong-mok explained that "most adult love bugs have shown patterns of disappearing around mid-July, and we expect similar patterns this year." Given love bugs' sensitivity to tempera...