Event Brief
UPDATED Aug 2, 2026 at 9:05 AM ET
Jul 31, 2026 at 5:07 AM ET
South Korea sets record high temperature of 42.5°C
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Yangsan recorded 42.5°C, South Korea’s highest temperature since records began.
WHO: Korea Meteorological Administration
WHAT: Reported South Korea’s highest-ever temperature of 42.5°C in Yangsan during an ongoing heatwave
WHEN: Aug 2, 2026 at 2:31 AM ET
WHERE: Yangsan, South Korea
WHY: Temperatures exceeded 40°C for a fifth consecutive day during the ongoing heatwave
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