Heat kills 19 in South Korea this summer: government agency
South Korea’s record-breaking heatwave has caused over 2,200 heat-related illnesses, with temperatures reaching a national record of 42.5°C in Yangsan.
South Korea experienced a record-breaking heatwave this summer, resulting in the death of 19 people and causing over 2,200 heat-related illnesses, according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency. Temperatures soared to a national record high of 42.5°C in Yangsan. The government responded by urging authorities to provide additional support to those affected by the extreme weather conditions.
South Korea remains under the highest-level heat alert, with the weather agency warning of extreme, life-threatening heat.
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