Yangsan

South Korea recorded its highest temperature ever at 42.5C in Yangsan, prompting authorities to urge immediate cessation of outdoor activities. The Korea Meteorological Administration confirmed the record, which surpasses data dating back to 1904.

South Korea recorded its highest-ever temperature of 42.5°C in Yangsan, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration. The heatwave has led to emergency alerts in over 20 localities, with heatwave days doubling in the past five years compared to the 1970s. Scientists link the extreme weather to human-induced climate change.

South Korea issued emergency heat wave instructions as temperatures soared, reaching a record high in Yangsan. The southeastern city of Yangsan reported the country's highest temperature on record during the heat wave.