S. Korea on high alert as heat wave shows no sign of easing

The relentless heat, which shattered South Korea's all-time temperature record in the southeastern city of Yangsan on Sunday, is showing no sign of easing, with the worst of it shifting toward the western and central parts of the country. As of 1 p.m. Monday, severe heat wave warnings — the highest alert level that calls for an immediate halt of outdoor work — were in effect for the Gyeongsang region and parts of South Jeolla Province, while heat wave warnings were issued for most of the rest of