South Korea experienced its highest temperature ever recorded, with Yangsan reaching 42.5C, prompting authorities to urge residents to halt outdoor activities immediately.
The extreme heat has led to a five-day heatwave in Yangsan and other cities like Daegu and Busan
Aug 03, 2026
04:44 pm
What's the storySouth Korea has recorded its highest-ever temperature, with Yangsan city hitting 42.5°C on Sunday.
The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) confirmed this is the hottest temperature since modern weather observation began in 1904.
South Korea registered its highest temperature since records began more than a century ago on Sunday, as authorities warned…
South Korea hits a record 42.5°C in Yangsan as a fierce heatwave grips the nation, triggering emergency alerts and renewed…
The record was set in the southeastern city of Yangsan
Yangsan, South Gyeongsang Province recorded a temperature of 42.5 degrees Celsius on Sunday, the highest ever measured in Korea…
South Korea yesterday registered its highest temperature since records began more than a century ago, with authorities warning…
The southeastern city of Yangsan saw the temperature reach 42.5C at 1:26 pm (0426 GMT), the Korea Meteorological Administration…
Temperatures hit record-breaking high in South Korea amid scorching heatwave
