Seoul, July 9, 2025 (AFP) - Record July temperatures as South Korea grapples with heatwave

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More than a thousand people have been affected by heat-related illnesses in South Korea, officials said Wednesday, as the country recorded its highest early July temperature since records began. A heatwave warning was in place and the Seoul city government on Wednesday said the extreme temperatures were a "disaster" that posed a threat to people's lives. More than 1,200 people in South Korea have suffered heat-related illnesses since May 15, with......

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