Seoul Hits 40 Degrees Celsius for First Time in 8 Years The mercury has finally broken through a major psychological barrier in South Korea, but the extreme heat that has engulfed Seoul and other parts of the country is no novelty.
Temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius have been recorded in various regions, including Nowon gu, which reached a scorching 40. 2 degrees Celsius on August 7.
This marks the first time in eight years that Seoul has surpassed the 40 degree mark. The prolonged heatwave gripping the nation is largely to blame for this extreme weather event. Statistics show that 14.