Record Korean peninsula heatwave sets 122-year high temperature of 42.5°C

South Korea's weather agency warned temperatures could rise further in western regions this week.

Forecasters said that extreme heat, previously concentrated in South Korea's southeast, was spreading into the Seoul metropolitan area and other regions.

SEOUL: A record heatwave is gripping the Korean peninsula, sending temperatures soaring across South Korea and North Korea as authorities expand emergency measures and residents seek relief in cooling shelters, beaches and water parks.Forecasters said on Monday (Aug 3) that extreme heat, previously concentrated in Sout

Record heatwave spreads across Korean Peninsula, prompting emergency response  Reuters