Free cold water in Itaewon buffers summer heat

A social media post about a vending machine in Itaewon that offers free water has gone viral, especially with temperatures in Seoul on the rise.

A post on X in Japanese showed a picture of a vending machine in Itaewon that gave out free bottles of cold water, with the poster saying she felt revived under the scorching heat.

The post quickly gained attention, recording over 5 million views within two days as of Friday.

The vending machine at the center of attention was reportedly at Yongsan-gu Sa ...