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South Korea’s deadly heatwave claims more victims as temperature records broken
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSouth Korea is experiencing an extreme heatwave, which has resulted in at least 21 fatalities. Seoul recorded temperatures up to 39.5C, with an unofficial station hitting 40.0C, while the national record of 42.5C was set in Yangsan. President Lee Jae Myung has ordered ministries to commit all available resources, and Seoul has suspended construction work and cancelled outdoor events under its highest heat warning. The intensity of the heat is attributed to Typhoon Dolphin, which strengthens easterly winds causing a foehn effect over western regions. The heatwave has significantly altered consumer behaviour, leading to a surge in delivery service usage and increased visitor numbers at air-conditioned department stores. In fullAt least 21 dead as Seoul nears its hottest day on recordMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
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South Korea's Lee urges authorities to step up support as heatwave kills 16
Temperatures in Yangsan, a southeastern inland city, hit 42.5°C on Sunday, the highest in 122 years of weather observations.
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South Korean president urges stronger heatwave response after 16 deaths
Temperatures in Yangsan, a southeastern inland city, hit 42.5°C on Sunday, the highest in 122 years of weather observations.
