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Record heatwave in South Korea as temperatures soar to 42.5C

Record heatwave in South Korea as temperatures soar to 42.5C
BBC World Wednesday 05 August 2026, 11:30 UTC 1 min read
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There have been at least 19 deaths related to the heatwave which has brought the country's hottest day since records began.

There have been at least 19 deaths related to the heatwave which has brought the country's hottest day since records began.
South Korea (LOCATION)
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