Yangsan stories

Aug 4, 2026

South Korea Declares National Disaster as Record-Breaking Heatwave Kills at Least 19

President Lee Jae Myung declared South Korea's deadly heatwave a national disaster after temperatures reached 42.5°C in Yangsan—the highest in 122 years of weather observations—and at least 19 people died. Seoul received its first-ever severe heatwave warning as authorities ordered emergency measures including halting outdoor work.

Aug 4, 20269 sources

Aug 2, 2026

South Korea records highest temperature of 42.5°C since records began

South Korea registered its highest temperature since records began over a century ago, with the southeastern city of Yangsan reaching 42.5°C as a severe heatwave grips the region.

Aug 2, 20262 sources