South Korea under emergency advisory as heatwave days increase

Asia - South China Morning Post · Jul 12, 2026

South Korea issued its first-ever emergency heatwave alert on Sunday under a new warning system launched this year, advising people to halt outdoor activities and keep cool. The new warning system was introduced to better deal with a rising number of heatwaves in South Korea, which have become longer and more intense, officials said. An emergency alert is issued when areas experiencing a heatwave are forecast to hit perceived temperatures of 38 degrees Celsius (102 degrees Fahrenheit) or an...