South Korean President Orders Nationwide Response to Heatwave
Earlier this week, President Lee Jae Myung labeled the heatwave a 'state disaster.'
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has ordered government agencies to mobilize emergency resources due to a severe heatwave. Temperatures are predicted to surpass 100 degrees Fahrenheit in some areas, with Seoul expected to reach up to 102 degrees Fahrenheit on Thursday. Lee emphasized the need for stronger resident safeguards and stricter enforcement of rest breaks for outdoor workers during peak heat.
- President Lee Jae Myung ordered emergency resource mobilization.
- Temperatures in parts of South Korea are expected to exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit on Thursday.
- Seoul anticipates temperatures up to 102 degrees Fahrenheit, near the 2018 record of 103 degrees.
- The president called for stronger safeguards for residents.
- Stricter enforcement of rest breaks for outdoor workers during peak hours was also mandated.
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