South Korea’s record-breaking summer heatwave has killed people and caused widespread heat illness, government and health authorities say. The Korea interior ministry reports that between May 15 and Aug. 2, 2,025 people suffered heat-related illnesses, with 16 deaths. Other reporting citing a government health agency says that from May 15 to Aug. 3, 2,221 people were treated for heat-related illnesses and 19 people died. Authorities say Korea’s heat record is surpassed multiple times in recent days. The latest all-time high is reported as 42.5°C in Yangsan, with the temperature breaking national records three times over the past week. Seoul remains under the highest-level “severe heat wave warning” or alert status, depending on the report, with forecasts indicating near-40°C temperatures and heat conditions described as extreme and potentially life-threatening. The reports also note that President Lee Jae Myung calls for increased support for those affected.
South Korea heatwave kills 16–19 as record temperatures hit Seoul and Yangsan
South Korea’s record-breaking summer heatwave has killed people and caused widespread heat illness, government and health authorities say. The Korea interior ministry reports that between May 15 and A...
- South Korea reports deaths linked to the ongoing heatwave, with figures ranging from 16 (through Aug. 2) to 19 (through Aug. 3).
- Heat-related illnesses are reported in the thousands: 2,025 cases through Aug. 2 and 2,221 through Aug. 3.
- Temperatures break all-time records, with an observed high of 42.5°C in Yangsan.
- Seoul is under the highest-level heat alert/warning, with forecasts of extreme, life-threatening conditions.
- Heat illness reporting is based on government ministry or health agency statements.
South Korea’s record-breaking heatwave has caused over 2,200 heat-related illnesses, with temperatures reaching a national record of 42.5°C in Yangsan.
2 months agoSEOUL, South Korea (AFP) — South Korea's summer heat has killed 19 people so far this year, a government health agency said on Tuesday, as the nation swelters in a wave of searing weather. A total of 2,221 people had suffered heat-related illnesses between May 15 and August 3, of whom 19 died, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency said. President Lee Jae Myung earlier asked authorities to boost support for those affected by the ongoing record heatwave. The whole of Seoul also remained under the highest-level heat alert on Tuesday, issued when the heat index is forecast to reach 38C or temperatures are expected to climb to 39C or higher. "Extreme, life-threatening heat is forecast," the weather agency said in a statement earlier on Tuesday. South Korea set an all-time temperature record on Sunday, when the southeastern city of Yangsan reached 42.5C.
2 months agoSouth Korea's summer heat has killed 16 people so far this year, the interior ministry said Tuesday, as the nation swelters in a wave of searing weather.
2 months agoSouth Korea's summer heat has killed 16 people so far this year, the interior ministry said Tuesday, as the nation swelters in a wave of searing weather. Between…
2 months agoSEOUL — South Korea’s summer heat has killed 16 people so far this year, the interior ministry said Tuesday, as the nation swelters in a wave of searing weather. Between May 15 and and August 2 a total of 2,025 people have suffered heat-related illnesses, of which 16 people have died, a ministry statement said. South Korea’s heat record has been broken three times over the past week, with the latest all-time high set at 42.5C in the city of Yangsan on Sunday. READ: Highest-level heat wave warning issued for Greater Seoul area The whole of Seoul was under the highest-level […]...Keep on reading: Heat kills 16 in South Korea this summer – interior ministry
2 months agoKorea's summer heat has killed 16 people so far this year, the interior ministry said Tuesday, as the nation swelters in a wave of searing weather. Between May 15 and and Aug. 2 a total of 2,025 people have suffered heat-related illnesses, of which 16 people have died, a ministry statement said. Korea's heat record has been broken three times over the past week, with the latest all-time high set at 42.5 degrees Celsius in the city of Yangsan on Sunday. The whole of Seoul was under the highest-level "severe heat wave warning" alert Tuesday, with temperatures forecast to soar again close to 40 C. "Extreme, life-threatening heat is forecast," the weather agency said in a statement Tuesday.
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