Greater Seoul nears 40 C under highest-level heat warning

Temperatures neared 40 degrees Celsius in Wednesday's forecast for the Greater Seoul region, where South Korea's highest heat warning remains in effect. Daytime highs are expected to reach 39 C in several cities in Gyeonggi Province, including Gimpo, Ansan, Hanam, Osan, Yeoju, Pyeongtaek and Yongin, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration. Among major cities, Seoul and Gwangju were forecast to reach 38 C, while Daejeon was expected to hit 37 C. Incheon and Daegu were forecast to rea