World · 4 August 2026

Seoul braces for record heatwave as South Korea death toll reaches 16

South Korea recorded its highest ever temperature of 42.5C in Yangsan on Sunday as a deadly heatwave hit the nation. President Lee Jae Myung urged officials to protect daily lives and inspect power systems during a cabinet meeting on Tuesday. Seoul authorities launched emergency steps, including sending nurses to check on elderly and vulnerable residents.

By BriefTea Editorial · 4 August 2026 at 7:01

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