Heat wave to continue until early August

South Korea can expect high day and nighttime temperatures until early next month, with Monday's temperature projected to reach 39 degrees Celsius in some regions.

The Korea Meteorological Administration issued a heat wave emergency warning for several southeastern regions, including Gyeongsan, Pohang, Gyeongju cities and Goryeong and Cheongdo counties of North Gyeongsang Province; Yangsan, Gimhae, Miryang cities and Euiryeong, Haman, Changnyeong, Hapcheon counties of South Gyeongsang Province; ...