South Korea's Historic Heatwave Prompts National Crisis System Overhaul
South Korea is facing a severe heatwave, with temperatures reaching a historic high of 42.5°C in Yangsan, marking the highest temperature recorded in 122 years. This extreme weather event has resulted in at least 16 deaths and over 2,000 cases of heat-related illnesses. In response, President Lee Jae Myung has called for a comprehensive overhaul of the national crisis management system, acknowledging the need for improved infrastructure and emergency response to cope with such climate extremes. The Korea Meteorological Administration has issued its first-ever severe heatwave warning for Seoul and surrounding areas. 
