Seoul's heatwave sparks highest alert

By Yoo Na-hyun Posted : August 5, 2026, 17:15 Updated : August 5, 2026, 17:15

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People enjoy the water at the Gwangnaru Hangang Park swimming pool in Seoul on Aug. 5, 2026. Seoul issued its highest-level extreme heat warning across the entire city amid sweltering temperatures.