Korean peninsula swelters, Seoul nears 'tropical nights' record
Seoul (AFP) Aug 14, 2024
A streak of super-hot tropical nights is set to break a century-old South Korean weather record, according to official data released Wednesday, as the peninsula bakes in a prolonged heat wave. North Korean authorities also issued a warning over "fierce heat" with temperatures of up to 37 degrees Celsius (99 Fahrenheit), as AFP images showed Pyongyang residents using umbrellas and portable fa
