South Korea Faces Record Heatwave, Fatalities Reported

South Korea is experiencing its hottest day since records began, with temperatures reaching 42.5C and at least 19 heat-related deaths reported.

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Published Wednesday 5 August 2026 at 11:40 am AEST 2 min read

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