South Korea Experiences Easing but Persistent Record Heat and Torrential Rain

Record heat loosens grip over weekend

After a week of record-breaking heat, South Korea entered the weekend with little respite from extreme weather. Temperatures are forecast to ease slightly, but stifling heat persists in the west while torrential rain batters parts of the east coast. Daytime highs Saturday are forecast to range from 26 C to 37 C. Temperatures will be slightly lower than Friday in Seoul, Gwangju and Daegu, reaching 35 C, while Daejeon is expected to reach 36 C and Changwon 37 C. In Seoul, daytime highs are forecas

By The Korea Herald