Water Cannons Cool Fans at Jamsil Baseball Stadium On Aug. 10, Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul buzzed with excitement as the Hanwha Eagles faced the LG Twins. Under the summer heat, water cannons sprayed cheering fans, turning the KBO League matchup into both a fierce contest on the field and a festival in the stands.
Pyeongchang Heat Hunting Festival Kicks OffThe Pyeongchang Heat Hunting Festival opened on Aug. 1 at Ttamtti Park in Daehwa-myeon, Pyeongchang County. Visitors beat the summer heat with a lively “Water War,” firing water guns in friendly battles. The signature Gangwon Province event drew crowds with its refreshing games and festival atmosphere.
Sturgeon Moon Rises Behind Galata TowerOn Aug. 9, the August full moon, called the “Sturgeon Moon,” rose behind Istanbul’s Galata Tower in T?rkiye. The name originates in Native American tradition, referring to the month when sturgeons were most abundantly caught. The moon illuminated the city’s night sky, creating a striking scene.
Firefighter Battles Wildfire in Southern FranceNear Gonfaron in southern France, firefighters worked to contain a spreading wildfire as thick haze blanketed the area. Crews labored tirelessly against the flames as summer heat intensified fire risks in the region. The scene captures the urgency and difficulty of wildfire response.