Extreme Heatwave Persists... Gwangju and Daegu Up to 39°C Extreme heatwaves are continuing. The cause is that the Tibetan high pressure and the North Pacific high pressure, which create optimal conditions for rising temperatures, have formed a heat dome over the Korean Peninsula. SBS Aug 2, 2026 9:29 PM
Yangsan Hits Record High 42.5°C (108.5°F), Breaking Domestic Record Again Amid extreme heat, Yangsan has broken the record for the highest temperature in the country once again, just a day later. SBS Aug 2, 2026 3:22 PM
Yangsan Exceeds 40°C for 5th Day... Seoul to Hit 37°C Starting Tomorrow Scorching weather continues today , which is the weekend, with frequent reports of heat-related illnesses in various places these days. SBS Aug 2, 2026 12:40 PM
Yangsan Sees 5th Consecutive Day Above 40°C... Seoul to Soar Up to 37°C Starting Tomorrow The scorching heat continues day after day. Extreme heat will continue today, especially around the South Gyeongsang region, and the heat will intensify further around western regions next week. SBS Aug 2, 2026 10:05 AM