South Korea issues heatwave alert as temperature hits record
South Korea issued emergency heat wave instructions as the country experienced record temperatures.
The Korea Meteorological Administration issued a severe heat wave alert for southern parts of the country as of 1 p.m. local time.
The temperature in Yangsan surged to 42.5C (108.5F), the highest recorded since observations began in 1904.
Prime Minister Han Seongsook instructed ministries to use all available channels, including public broadcasters and emergency text messages, to inform the public.
The Interior Ministry plans to dispatch director general-level officials to oversee operations in the Seoul metropolitan area and southern regions.
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