South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday ordered an all-out government response to a record-breaking heatwave that has killed 21 people and sent thousands to hospitals.

Temperatures in Yangsan, a southeastern inland city, hit 42.5°C on Sunday, the highest in 122 years of weather observations.

Temperatures in Yangsan, a southeastern inland city, hit 42.5°C on Sunday, the highest in 122 years of weather observations.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday directed authorities to step up support for people affected by a record-breaking heatwave after the death toll from heat-related…