### [2026-08-2](/feed/2026/08/2/index.md)

##### South Korea
# South Korea's weather agency records 42.5 C in Yangsan, South Gyeongsang, the country's highest temperature since observations began. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via France 24](https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20260802-south-korea-records-its-highest-ever-temperature-of-42-5c)

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