South Korea’s Lee calls heatwave a national disaster as deaths rise to 19
President Lee Jae Myung called South Korea’s record heatwave a national disaster as deaths reached 19 and heat illnesses totaled 2,025.
OriginalSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityPublished10:24 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityPublished10:24 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“South Korea’s Lee calls heatwave national disaster, deaths rise to 19”
South Korea’s Lee calls heatwave a national disaster as deaths rise to 19
Key points
- 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.
Other reports
- SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The GuardianSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
“Seoul braces for first severe heat warning as heatwave sweeps South Korea”
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President Lee Jae Myung called South Korea’s record heatwave a national disaster as deaths reached 19 and heat illnesses totaled 2,025.