Extreme heat to hit southeastern Korea

Sweltering heat will continue across the country Saturday, with heat wave advisories and warnings in effect in most regions, the Korea Meteorological Administration said.

Daytime highs were forecast at 29 to 37 degrees Celsius.

Temperatures will stay near or slightly above seasonal averages for the time being, with lows of 21 to 24 degrees Celsius and highs of 28 to 32 degrees Celsius.

Southern regions will run warmer than usual.

A severe heat warning was in effect along the southeastern coast o ...