# Record heatwave in South Korea as temperatures soar to 42.5C

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/record-heatwave-in-south-korea-as-temperatures-soar-to-42-5c/
- Published: 2026-08-05T11:30:39+00:00
- Updated: 2026-08-05T11:48:10+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC World (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/c935ng9n2klo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Asia, World

## Key points

- South Korea hit 42.5C, its hottest day on record
- At least 19 deaths linked to the heatwave so far
- Seoul issues first-ever severe heat warning under new system

## Summary

South Korea recorded its highest temperature since modern record-keeping began, with the mercury hitting 42.5C in the southern city of Yangsan on Sunday. The extreme heat has caused widespread disruption and hardship across the country and marks a significant escalation in the heatwaves affecting the region, underscoring growing concerns about the impact of rising global temperatures.

At least 19 people have died as a result of the heatwave, according to authorities. Seoul has been placed under a severe heat warning for the first time, using a system introduced by the government this year specifically to respond to increasingly extreme temperatures.

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