Persistent heatwave grips much of Korea

Following yesterday's significant temperatures, today is expected to be equally, if not more, intense in terms of heat across Korea.

Heatwave advisories are active in most parts, and warnings have been issued for most of the southern regions.

We are seeing tropical nights as the temperatures stay above 25 degrees Celsius overnight.

Gangneung is enduring super tropical nights.

If you are visiting Korea around this time, make sure to have an umbrella that can keep you safe from rain and sunshine.

This time of year, it can rain all of a sudden, before sunny skies quickly return, and you can easily get one from a convenience store.

AND there is a chance of sudden afternoon rain in the capital area and Gangwon-do.

This afternoon, Seoul gets up to 32 degrees, Daegu and Gyeongju both hitting 36 degrees under sunnier skies.

Hot and muggy conditions are here to stay, with no significant monsoon rain in store, take good care of yourself!