South Korea records its highest-ever temperature of 42.5C

SEOUL — South Korea registered a maximum temperature of 42.5C Sunday, its highest since records began in 1904, according to the state weather agency.

The southeastern city of Yangsan saw the temperature reach 42.5C at 1:26 pm (0426 GMT), the Korea Meteorological Administration said on its website. /dl

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