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South Korea records highest-ever temperature of 41 C amid intense heat wave

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South Korea records highest-ever temperature of 41 C amid intense heat wave. (2026, August 5). CBC News. https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/south-korea-heatwave-9.7296123?cmp=rss

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A prolonged heat wave has pushed temperatures above 40 C for a third straight day in parts of South Korea, with the southeastern city of Yangsan recording a record high of 41.4 C at 1:40 p.m. local time on Friday. This surpasses the previous national record of 41.0 C set in Hongcheon in August 2018. The Korea Meteorological Administration has issued its highest-level heat wave warning for parts of South Gyeongsang province, where Yangsan is located. Temperatures above 40 C have been recorded for three consecutive days in Yangsan.

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On Friday, South Korea recorded its highest-ever temperature of 41.4°C in the city of *Yangsan*, surpassing the previous national record of 41.0°C set in *Hongcheon* in August 2018. This reading broke the record for the highest temperature observed since modern weather observations began in 1973, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA). Temperatures had already reached above 40°C for a third consecutive day in parts of the country, with the KMA issuing its highest-level heat wave warning for *Yangsan* and surrounding areas. The prolonged heat wave has affected much of South Korea, with heat wave advisories and warnings remaining in effect across most of the country.

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“Article A reports on a temperature record of 41.4 C on Friday, while Article B reports on a new high temperature of 42.5 C on Sunday in Yangsan”

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“Article A reports a specific record-breaking temperature in Yangsan, South Korea, while Article B mentions a general heat wave affecting multiple countries and does not specifically mention the record temperature in Yangsan.”

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Hongcheon KMA South Korea Yangsan the Korea Meteorological Administration

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KMA ORG · 5× Yangsan GPE · 4× South Korea GPE · 3× Hongcheon GPE · 1× South Gyeongsang GPE · 1× the Korea Meteorological Administration ORG · 1× the Korean Peninsula GPE · 1×

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South Korea records highest-ever temperature of 41 C amid intense heat wave Mercury has topped 40 C for 3rd straight day in parts of the country South Korea recorded its highest temperature on Friday since modern weather observations began, as a prolonged heat wave pushed temperatures above 40 C for a third straight day in parts of the country.

framing: mixed · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-08-05

🔮 Forecasters are also monitoring Typhoon Dolphin in the western Pacific, whose eventual track could influence weather conditions over the Korean Peninsula next week, although its impact on the ongoing heat wave remains uncertain.

2026-08-05 · CBC News

South Korea records highest-ever temperature of 41 C amid intense heat wave · mixed framing

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wave → record → country

The record was set in the southeastern city of Yangsan, where temperatures reached 41.4 C at 1:40 p.m. local time, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA). uncertain

temperatures → set → Administration

The reading surpassed the previous national record of 41.0 C, set in Hongcheon in August 2018. asserted

reading → surpass → August

Yangsan has now recorded temperatures above 40 C for three consecutive days amid an intense heat wave affecting much of the country. asserted

Yangsan → record → country

The KMA has issued its highest-level heat wave warning for parts of South Gyeongsang province, including Yangsan, while heat wave advisories and warnings remain in effect across most of South Korea. asserted

advisories → issue → Korea

"KMA data records using the ASOS observing system began in 1973, and the 41.4 C measured in Yangsan is the highest temperature observed in our records since then," a KMA spokesperson said. asserted

spokesperson → use → records

The KMA said the extreme heat across the country was caused by the simultaneous influence of the North Pacific High and the Tibetan High pressure systems, which have covered the Korean Peninsula like a lid, trapping heat and allowing temperatures to build across much of the country while limiting cloud cover. asserted

temperatures → say → cover

Forecasters are also monitoring Typhoon Dolphin in the western Pacific, whose eventual track could influence weather conditions over the Korean Peninsula next week, although its impact on the ongoing heat wave remains uncertain. uncertain

impact → monitor → wave