- South Korea's heatwave has resulted in at least 19 deaths, prompting president Lee Jae Myung to declare it a national disaster and order officials to implement protective measures and inspect power systems.
- Seoul issued its first-ever severe heat warning, with temperatures forecast to reach 38C, affecting over nine million residents and leading to concerns about the long-term impact of abnormal weather conditions.
- More than 2,000 individuals have received treatment for heat-related illnesses since May, including two elderly men who tragically died while working outdoors on Sunday.
- The country recorded its highest temperature in 122 years, with Yangsan reaching 42.5C, while other areas like Goryeong also surpassed 41C, indicating the extreme intensity of the heat concentrated in the southeast.
- Authorities are implementing various measures, including sending nurses to check on vulnerable residents, deploying water-spraying trucks, and using drones for safety warnings, as heatwaves become more frequent and intense due to climate change, affecting nearly all of East Asia.
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