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South Korean Woman Sentenced to Life for Poisoning Six Men, Killing Two

A 20-year-old South Korean woman has been sentenced to life imprisonment for poisoning six men with drug-laced beverages, resulting in two deaths and four injuries between December 2025 and February. The Seoul court rejected her self-defence claims.

By Azizah Rahman · 27 Aug 2026 · 3 min read

South Korea Swelters as Seoul Records First 40°C Reading in Six Years

South Korea endured scorching temperatures exceeding 40°C across multiple cities on Friday, with Seoul recording 40.2°C for the first time since 2018. The prolonged heat wave has set records for consecutive hot days.

By Azizah Rahman · 7 Aug 2026 · 4 min read