Korea braces for prolonged heat wave as typhoon adds uncertainty

South Korea’s record-breaking heat wave is expected to persist, raising the risk of more heat-related illnesses as weather authorities monitor a powerful typhoon moving across the western Pacific. Yangsan, South Gyeongsang Province, recorded 42.5 degrees Celsius as of 1:26 p.m. Sunday, the highest temperature ever measured anywhere in South Korea, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration. Heat wave warnings were likely to remain in effect for several regions throughout the week. Howe