South Korea records hottest temperature on record as heatwave triggers emergency alerts

South Korea logged a new all-time high of 42.5C in Yangsan amid a multi-day heatwave, with more than 20 localities under emergency alerts and officials urging people to stop outdoor activities and seek air-conditioned spaces or cooling centers. The heat forced the cancelation of a Changwon baseball game, underscoring how extreme temperatures are disrupting daily life. Experts say heatwaves are intensifying due to climate change, with El Niño returning this year likely to amplify the conditions.