Scorched Earth: South Korea's Record Temperature Raises Alarms on Climate Crisis South Korea has experienced its hottest day on record, with temperatures soaring to 42. 5 degrees Celsius (108.
5F) in Yangsan, a southeastern city. This extreme weather event is not an isolated incident; it's part of a broader pattern of climate related disasters unfolding globally.
According to the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA), South Korea has seen a significant increase in heatwave days over the past five years.