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Seoul Art Week 2026 takes place across Seoul from August 31 to September 6. According to a Seoul Metropolitan Government press release, 159 exhibitions and programs will be presented at 141 art spaces, with an opening night at 20 Euljiro venues on the first day.
As of the morning of August 30, heavy rain of 20–30 mm per hour is falling mainly over the Jeolla region and southern parts of the Gyeongsang region. Heavy rain may continue through the morning in Chungcheong and Jeolla and through the afternoon in Gyeongsang. Daejeon, Sejong, and Chungnam are expected to receive 80–150 mm, with some areas receiving more than 200 mm. Rain will mostly stop in the southern regions and Jeju by the evening of the 31st, while parts of central Korea may see rain continue through the morning of September 1.
Rain is expected to spread across the country from the night of August 29. The Seoul metropolitan area is forecast to receive 5–20 mm, while Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongnam are expected to receive 20–60 mm from early morning through the night of August 30, making it important to check short-term forecasts by region.
The 2026–27 Premier League match between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest at Anfield on August 29, 2026, was ongoing at the time of verification, with Nottingham Forest leading 1–0 after Dan Ndoye scored in the 24th minute. The final score had not yet been confirmed.
The Doosan Bears defeated the Kiwoom Heroes 7-2 at Jamsil Baseball Stadium on August 29. In the first starting-pitcher matchup between Kwak Bin and Ahn Woo-jin, An Jae-seok hit two home runs and drove in four runs, while Kwak Bin recorded eight strikeouts over six innings.
Heavy rain is possible in many parts of the country from August 29 to 31. The official forecast for August 29 calls for 20–80 mm in Daejeon, Sejong, South Chungcheong, and North Chungcheong, and 10–50 mm in southern Gangwon. South Chungcheong could receive more than 200 mm from August 30 to 31. Rainfall areas and timing may change, so check the latest forecast.