South Korea on Sunday saw its hottest day in modern history, with temperatures soaring to 42.5C (108.5F), the state weather agency said.
This is the highest-ever temperature the country has logged since modern weather observations began on the Korean Peninsula in 1904, Seoul-based Yonhap News reported.
The mercury hit the historic high in the southeastern city of Yangsan, about 310 kilometres (192 miles) southeast of Seoul, after midday, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration.
The city has been suffering through temperatures over 40C (104F) for five days straight, raising concerns the temperature could even surpass 43C (109.4F).
