South Korea Is Experiencing a Record-Breaking Heat Wave: How Locals Survive the Summer
If you are planning to visit South Korea during peak summer, there is one crucial detail you need to prepare for: it is exceptionally hot. 🥵 South Korea has experienced historic heat, shattering long-standing weather records. On August 2, 2026, the city of Yangsan recorded 42.5°C (108.5°F) —the highest temperature measured in South Korea since modern meteorological observations began. 🌡️ Is South Korea Really This Hot? South Korea is famous for its four distinct seasons. However, rapid climate shifts make spring and autumn feel fleeting, while summers grow longer, hotter, and more humid. Metric Temperature Date / Context New All-Time National Record 42.5°C (108.5°F) August 2, 2026 (Yangsan) Previous National Record 41.0°C (105.8°F) August 1, 2018 (Hongcheon) Traditional Heat Capital "Daefrica" (Daegu) Historically Korea's hottest city The extreme heat poses serious health risks, particularly for older adults and outdoor workers, with heat-related illness warnings is...