South Korea heatwave: President Lee Jae-myung pledges support amid heat

Published 4 August 2026 · politics

At least 19 people have died in a record-breaking South Korean heatwave. President Lee Jae Myung has urged his government to increase support for people

At least 19 people have died in a record-breaking South Korean heatwave. President Lee Jae Myung has urged his government to increase support for people affected.

He says the country must prepare for frequent extreme weather events in the future. Al Jazeera’s Jack Barton has more from Seoul. Find us on

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