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Is it unprofessional to wear sandals to work on rainy days?
Is it unprofessional to wear sandals to work on rainy days?

Korea Herald

time2 hours ago

  • Climate
  • Korea Herald

Is it unprofessional to wear sandals to work on rainy days?

With heavy rain drenching the country, a recent online post by a commuter who wore sandals to the office sparked heated debate over what constitutes appropriate office attire on rainy days, according to online discussions Monday. In the post, the commuter, who introduced himself as a first-year employee, wrote that some colleagues came to work in rubber sandals or Crocs sandals, during a heavy downpour. Although they switched into neat indoor slippers upon arriving at the office, they were reprimanded by their superior for being unprofessional. He also considered wearing Crocs, as he didn't want his sneakers and socks to get soaked. But since he was still new to the company and didn't want to be criticized, he decided to just pack them in his bag and wore them only on his way home. Supporting the idea of wearing sandals on rainy days, he asked other users, 'Wouldn't wearing Crocs be better than dealing with the unpleasant smell of soaked sneakers and socks?' Online reactions were divided. Some users argued that such footwear should be considered acceptable in extreme weather. 'In situations like a downpour or even flooding, commuting to work feels like going through a battlefield. Wearing Crocs isn't a big deal. It's not like it happens every day. Honestly, no one wants to sit next to someone in soggy sneakers,' one commenter wrote. 'Everyone wears slippers in the office anyway, so what's the big deal about wearing them on the way there? As long as you're doing your job right, let's not waste time nitpicking over pointless stuff,' another user wrote. Others, however, prioritized professionalism over convenience. 'If you let one or two people wear Crocs, soon everyone will be walking into the office in them. What kind of impression would that give to clients or partners?' one comment read. Another added, 'Even wearing slippers inside the office is controversial. The workplace isn't your home, and following a dress code is part of being competent.' Meanwhile, torrential rain and landslides that began on July 16 have left 18 people dead and nine missing as of Sunday night, according to the Ministry of Interior and Safety. Although the rain has stopped, the Korea Meteorological Administration forecast that most parts of the country will see daytime highs with a perceived temperature of around 33 degrees Celsius in the coming days, with tropical nights likely in some areas.

South Korea: Torrential rains kill four; two missing, over 5,600 evacuated
South Korea: Torrential rains kill four; two missing, over 5,600 evacuated

Hans India

time3 days ago

  • Climate
  • Hans India

South Korea: Torrential rains kill four; two missing, over 5,600 evacuated

Seoul: Torrential rains that slammed South Korea for three days have left four people dead, two missing and more than 5,600 people evacuated, officials said Friday, as weather authorities warned of more downpours across the nation. Record hourly rains had fallen in some parts of the nation, including South Chungcheong Province and the southwestern city of Gwangju, triggering flash floods and landslides. So far, most rain-related fatalities have been reported in South Chungcheong Province, according to the government's disaster response agency. One person was found in cardiac arrest inside a flooded vehicle on a road in Seosan, South Chungcheong Province. The man was taken to a nearby hospital but died, officials said. An elderly man in his 80s was found dead in the basement of his home, and a retaining wall collapsed onto a moving vehicle, killing the driver, officials said. Another person was found dead in a stream. A search was under way to find a missing person in Gwangju after authorities received a report around 10:18 p.m. Thursday that the person had been swept away by river currents near a bridge. Another person went missing in Gwangju, where over 400 millimeters of torrential rain pounded the region. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung presided over a disaster response meeting and instructed all relevant ministries and authorities to mobilize "every resource available" to prevent damage. "The state's foremost duty is to protect the lives and safety of its citizens," Lee said. "We will take measures to prevent damage and accidents to the point where it may even seem excessive." As of 11 a.m. Friday, 5,661 people from 13 cities and provinces have evacuated their homes due to safety concerns, authorities said. A total of 499 public and 425 private property damage cases have been reported, including 328 cases of flooded roads and 30 cases of collapsed river embankments. Two passenger ferry routes were suspended, and train services on seven major lines were partially halted, while a flight in Gwangju was canceled. A total of 45 blackouts were reported, 36 of which had been restored as of early Friday, while operations were ongoing for the remaining nine. Meanwhile, 247 schools across the country suspended or curtailed classes, or shifted to online classes. On Thursday, the government raised the weather-related disaster alert to its highest level, "serious," in response to the escalating damage caused by the ongoing heavy rainfall. The headquarters also activated the highest stage of its emergency response system, mobilizing all relevant government ministries and agencies for full-scale disaster response, Yonhap news agency reported. The Korea Meteorological Administration forecast an additional 100 to 200 mm of rain from Thursday to Friday for the southern cities of Gwangju, Busan and Ulsan, with some areas expected to receive more than 300 mm. Around 50 to 150 mm of rain were forecast for the central Chungcheong area and North Jeolla Province, as well as Daegu and North Gyeongsang Province.

Watch: Disaster Caused by Heavy Rain
Watch: Disaster Caused by Heavy Rain

MTV Lebanon

time3 days ago

  • Climate
  • MTV Lebanon

Watch: Disaster Caused by Heavy Rain

Another person was found with no heartbeat in a flooded car in Seosan, South Chungcheong province, and could not be people died and more than 1,000 have been evacuated in South Korea after the country was lashed by torrential rain on Thursday, the safety ministry said. A driver was killed after a 10-metre-high (33 ft) roadside wall collapsed on top of a moving vehicle on Wednesday in Osan, some 44 kilometres (27 miles) south of Seoul, fire agency officials said. As of 5 p.m. (0800 GMT), some parts of the South Chungcheong region further south of the capital had seen more than 400 millimetres (15.7 inches) of rain since Wednesday, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety said. The downpours resulted in record rainfall in the area and more wet weather was forecast for Thursday night, the Korea Meteorological Administration said. Landslide alerts were raised to the highest level for several regions including Chungcheong as the heavy rains continued, according to the Korea Forest Service. In the city of Gwangju, some 267 kilometres (166 miles) south of Seoul, 87 roads and 38 buildings were submerged within about two hours after torrential rain warnings were issued, according to the Yonhap News Agency. Some 403 schools were closed and 166 reported property damage from the heavy rain on Thursday, the Ministry of Education said.

South Korea lashed by heavy rain, four dead and more than 1,000 evacuated
South Korea lashed by heavy rain, four dead and more than 1,000 evacuated

MTV Lebanon

time3 days ago

  • Climate
  • MTV Lebanon

South Korea lashed by heavy rain, four dead and more than 1,000 evacuated

Four people died and more than 1,000 have been evacuated in South Korea after the country was lashed by torrential rain on Thursday, the safety ministry said. A driver was killed after a 10-metre-high (33 ft) roadside wall collapsed on top of a moving vehicle on Wednesday in Osan, some 44 kilometres (27 miles) south of Seoul, fire agency officials said. Another person was found with no heartbeat in a flooded car in Seosan, South Chungcheong province, and could not be revived. As of 5 p.m. (0800 GMT), some parts of the South Chungcheong region further south of the capital had seen more than 400 millimetres (15.7 inches) of rain since Wednesday, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety said. The downpours resulted in record rainfall in the area and more wet weather was forecast for Thursday night, the Korea Meteorological Administration said. Landslide alerts were raised to the highest level for several regions including Chungcheong as the heavy rains continued, according to the Korea Forest Service. In the city of Gwangju, some 267 kilometres (166 miles) south of Seoul, 87 roads and 38 buildings were submerged within about two hours after torrential rain warnings were issued, according to the Yonhap News Agency. Some 403 schools were closed and 166 reported property damage from the heavy rain on Thursday, the Ministry of Education said.

South Korea lashed by heavy rain, four dead and more than 1,000 evacuated
South Korea lashed by heavy rain, four dead and more than 1,000 evacuated

Kuwait Times

time3 days ago

  • Climate
  • Kuwait Times

South Korea lashed by heavy rain, four dead and more than 1,000 evacuated

SEOUL: An aerial view shows a village flooded by torrential rains in Yesan on July 17, 2025. --AFP SEOUL: Four people died and more than 1,000 have been evacuated in South Korea after the country was lashed by torrential rain on Thursday, the safety ministry said. A driver was killed after a 10-metre-high (33 ft) roadside wall collapsed on top of a moving vehicle on Wednesday in Osan, some 44 kilometers (27 miles) south of Seoul, fire agency officials said. Another person was found with no heartbeat in a flooded car in Seosan, South Chungcheong province, and could not be revived. As of 5 p.m. (0800 GMT), some parts of the South Chungcheong region further south of the capital had seen more than 400 millimeters (15.7 inches) of rain since Wednesday, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety said. The downpours resulted in record rainfall in the area and more wet weather was forecast for Thursday night, the Korea Meteorological Administration said. Landslide alerts were raised to the highest level for several regions including Chungcheong as the heavy rains continued, according to the Korea Forest Service. In the city of Gwangju, some 267 kilometers (166 miles) south of Seoul, 87 roads and 38 buildings were submerged within about two hours after torrential rain warnings were issued, according to the Yonhap News Agency. Some 403 schools were closed and 166 reported property damage from the heavy rain on Thursday, the Ministry of Education said. —Reuters

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