South Korea's weather agency reported a temperature of 42.5 degrees Celsius in Yangsan, the highest in 122 years, as the nation's leader declared the ongoing heatwave a national disaster with the death toll rising to 19.

South Korea has recorded its highest temperature since meteorological records began, with Yangsan in the southeast setting a new record. This extreme heat highlights the ongoing impact of climate change.

South Korea remains on high alert as a relentless heatwave, which recently shattered an all-time temperature record in Yangsan, shows no signs of easing and is now shifting towards the western and central parts of the country.

Yangsan, South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, recorded a new all-time high temperature of 40.3 degrees Celsius, surpassing the 40-degree mark.

The southeastern city of Yangsan, South Korea, has experienced temperatures above 40 C for the fourth consecutive day, setting a new record of 41.6 C as a severe heatwave continues to affect the nation.

A man in his 50s received a suspended prison term for repeatedly assaulting his 11-year-old son at their home in Yangsan, South Gyeongsang Province, due to the child's gaming and sleeping habits.