South Korea's summer heat has killed 16 people so far this year, the interior ministry said Tuesday, as the nation swelters in a wave of searing weather.

South Korea hits a record 42.5°C in Yangsan as a fierce heatwave grips the nation, triggering emergency alerts and renewed climate change concerns.

The Korea Meteorological Administration issued a severe heat wave alert for the southern parts of the country as of 1 pm local time. | World News