South Korea Issues Emergency Alert as Temperatures Hit Record 42.5°C

South Korea recorded its highest temperature in 122 years on Monday, with the mercury hitting a blistering 42.5°C in several southern provinces.

The government issued a nationwide emergency alert, advising citizens to avoid all outdoor activities and stay in designated cooling centers until the heatwave subsides.

Meteorological experts attribute the extreme weather to a persistent high-pressure system, warning that the heat index will remain dangerous through at least Wednesday.