HEALTHAug 4 · 08:28 UTCDEUTSCHE WELLE

South Korea: 16 dead amid record heat wave, President Lee urges action

South Korea is experiencing a record heat wave that has resulted in 16 deaths. President Lee Jae Myung has urged officials to act quickly as extreme weather becomes 'normal,' and authorities issued an extended heat wave warning for Seoul.

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