South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has ordered an all-out national response as the country battles one of its most severe heatwaves on record, with temperatures in Seoul expected to soar to 39°C.
The prolonged heatwave has already claimed 21 lives, prompting the government to mobilize all available personnel and resources to protect residents, especially vulnerable groups and outdoor workers.
Speaking at a government emergency meeting on Thursday, President Lee said the extreme temperatures, once thought to occur only in other countries, have now become a reality for South Korea. He instructed ministries and local authorities to strengthen heat safety measures, enforce mandatory rest breaks for outdoor workers, and expand support for those most at risk.
Forecasters say Seoul could come close to its all-time temperature record of 39.6°C, set in 2018. Overnight temperatures also remained unusually high, offering little relief to residents.
The extreme weather has disrupted daily life across the country. The Korea Baseball Organization cancelled all scheduled games on Wednesday and Thursday after several spectators reportedly fainted from heat-related illnesses during recent matches.
Meteorologists believe Typhoon Dolphin, although posing no direct threat to South Korea, is helping intensify the heat by strengthening easterly winds that bring hot, dry air across the Korean Peninsula.
Authorities continue to urge residents to stay hydrated, avoid unnecessary outdoor activities during peak daytime hours, and seek cooler environments as the dangerous heatwave persists.
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