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South Korea Heatwave Kills 16 as Seoul Issues First Highest-Level Heat Alert

A record heatwave has killed at least 16 people, and Seoul extended its first-ever top-level heat alert nationwide.

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South Korea Heatwave Kills 16 as Seoul Issues First Highest-Level Heat Alert

A record heatwave in South Korea has killed at least 16 people as President Lee Jae Myung urged faster support for those affected and warnings that extreme weather is becoming more normal. Authorities extended South Korea’s first-ever heatwave warning for all of Seoul on Tuesday, after issuing it for parts of Seoul and Gyeonggi the day before. Interior ministry data said 2,025 people suffered heat-related illnesses between May 15 and August 2

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