South Korea recorded its highest temperature since modern weather observations began in 1904 as the south-eastern city of Yangsan reached 42.5°C on Sunday afternoon, prompting emergency alerts and warnings for people in affected areas to stop outdoor activities and move to cooler places.

The record was set in the southeastern city of Yangsan

Temperatures soared to a record high of 42 C in the southeastern city of Yangsan on Sunday, as a scorching heat wave continues to grip Korea, the s...