South Korea’s Lee calls heatwave a national disaster as deaths rise to 19
They publishedSouth Korea’s Lee calls heatwave national disaster, deaths rise to 19
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Who
What
- President Lee Jae Myung urged stronger support and disaster-system redesign amid a record heatwave.
- Temperature in Yangsan reached 42.5°C, the highest in 122 years of records.
- First-ever heatwave warning issued for Seoul and Gyeonggi, expanding to all of Seoul.
- Deaths rise to 19, with 13 victims aged 80 or above, and 2,025 heat illnesses since May 15.
- Public advisories urged limiting outdoor activity; some residents relocated to air-conditioned temporary housing.
Where
🇭🇰 Hong Kong (outlet HQ)
topics: Climate, Health, Politics · language: eng
topics: Climate, Health, Politics · language: eng
When
published 4 Aug, 10:24Z
ingested 4 Aug, 10:37Z · headline rewritten 4 Aug, 11:09Z
ingested 4 Aug, 10:37Z · headline rewritten 4 Aug, 11:09Z
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original kept above, struck through · model gpt-5.6-sol
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https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3362949/south-koreas-lee-calls-heatwave-national-disaster-deaths-rise-19
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