Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

On August 7, major South Korean newspapers reported on the pervasive heatwave across the country. Korean-language dailies such as Kyunghyang Shinmun and Kookmin Daily highlighted the tough heat showing no signs of ending, with the economy at the brink of heat exhaustion and consumer prices and economic growth hit by the heat wave shock.

Donga Ilbo reported that people were sharing ways to survive the scorching heat, while Seoul Shinmun noted that Seoul had reached 39.9 C, with a stronger heat wave expected to hit the country.

English-language dailies covered the heat crisis as well. The Korea Herald reported that President Lee had ordered an all-out response to the heat, as it raged and a drought deepened. The Korea Times discussed why more Koreans were working into their 70s due to the heat, and the Korea JoongAng Daily reported that President had ordered vigilance in the face of the ongoing heat.