South Korean President Lee Jae Myung urged on Tuesday authorities to step up support for people affected by a record heatwave in the country, calling it a national disaster after scorching conditions were blamed for 19 deaths.Speaking at a cabinet meeting, Lee ordered officials to take necessary mea

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

At least 13 people have died as temperatures hit 42.5C in South Korea’s southeast on Sunday