South Korea Sets National Heat Record

South Korea recorded a national temperature record of 42.

5C in Yangsan during a severe heatwave, with temperatures above 40C persisting for five consecutive days and emergency alerts issued across more than 20 localities. Authorities expanded protective measures, including warnings, resident monitoring, road cooling, and cancellations of outdoor events. The episode also highlights a longer-term increase in South Korean heatwave days and the growing disruption and health risks associated with extreme heat.