South Korea’s heatwave to continue until early August

South Korea can expect high daytime and nighttime temperatures until early in August, with July high temperature projected to reach 39 deg C.



The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) issued a heatwave emergency warning for several south-eastern regions.



The heatwave emergency warning is the highest of the new three-tiered system implemented in 2026 and is issued when the temperature is expected to reach 38 deg C or higher after remaining above 35 deg C for two consecutive days.



It is also issued when the apparent temperature is forecast to be at least 38 deg C.



Temperatures in Seoul and Incheon are expected to be as high as 33 deg C , with Gwangju and Busan expecting highs of 35 deg C.



The daily high is expected to be between 31 deg C and 37 deg C for most regions, with the apparent temperature rising to at least 33 deg C.