[LIVE/NEWSCENTER] S. Korea baking in temps over 40 degrees in worst ever heatwave - 2018.08.02

▪ Amid heatwave, PM Lee Nak-yon vows gov't will provide stable power supply ▪ N. Korea working to minimize crop damage from drought ▪ Global temperatures hit alarming levels, experts predict frequent heatwaves ▪ S. Korean FM meets with counterparts from Russia, Japan and China ▪ N. Korea urges S. Korea to break away from int'l sanctions to improve ties ▪ 55 caskets of remains of presumed U.S. war dead arrive in Hawaii ▪ Trump thanks Kim for repatriation of U.S. war dead, and for a 'nice letter' ▪ U.S. Congress passes $716 bil. National Defense Authorization Act ▪ National Security Council meets to plan rescue of Korean kidnapped in Libya ▪ Defense ministry's TF for Defense Security Command Revamp wraps up their discussions by suggesting three reform proposals ▪ Gov't to inject billions to promote industries related to 'Fourth Industrial Revolution' ▪ Fed's rate freeze gives Bank of Korea room to breathe: Expert ▪ U.S. considering higher tariffs on US$ 200 bil. of Chinese goods ▪ Mobile shopping takes up to 61.8% of online shopping ▪ Under new rule, disposable plastic cups only allowed for take-out drinks ▪ The 23rd Busan Sea Festival kicks off on August 1st ▪ Nation uncomfortable at night due to the tropical night *Updated: 2018-08-02 - 20:30:00(KST)