At 3:33 PM today (the 29th), the temperature in Yangsan, Gyeongsangnam-do, soared to 40.3°C (104.5°F).

This is the highest temperature ever recorded in the weather observation history of Yangsan.

In particular, this marks the first time since weather observations began in South Korea that temperatures have exceeded 40°C (104°F) in the month of July.

The previous record high for July was 39.9°C (103.8°F) in Uiseong on July 27, 2018.

The highest temperature ever recorded in South Korea's weather observation history was 41.0°C (105.8°F) in Hongcheon, Gangwon-do, which was recorded on August 1, 2018.

Temperatures in Busan also soared to 38.8°C (101.8°F), making it the hottest day in Busan's weather observation history.

Weather observations in Busan began in 1904, breaking the record high from its 123-year observation history.