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The number of public bathhouses in Gwangju fell 31%, from 208 in 2017 to 143 in 2025. In Gangwon Province, the number of operating public bathhouses also dropped by more than 50 over five years, reaching 289 as of January 2026. Rising fuel costs and declining visitor numbers have been cited as causes, while Taebaek is pursuing a public bathhouse and Seoul is providing bathing vouchers and operating shelters.
The Korea Meteorological Administration forecasts rain nationwide on August 30–31, with heavy rain possible mainly in the Chungcheong and Jeolla regions. Southern Chungcheong may receive more than 150 mm in some areas, while parts of North Jeolla may also exceed 150 mm. Rain is expected to mostly stop by the night of August 31.
More than 200 mm of rain is forecast for Daejeon, Sejong, and Chungnam from Aug. 30 to 31. Parts of Chungcheong and Honam could also see downpours exceeding 50 mm per hour, so check expected rainfall totals and timing by region.
Rain is expected across most of the country from August 28 through August 30. Forecast rainfall totals will vary by region, and some heatwave advisories may gradually ease as rain arrives, but southern areas may continue to experience humid weather with high perceived temperatures.
On August 24, daily temperature records were broken in downtown Los Angeles and at Long Beach Airport. The NWS said the risk of heat-related illness could remain high through the evening of August 28, while the remnants of Iselle were identified as a factor that could bring humidity and isolated showers rather than widespread heavy rain.