South Korea's president orders all-out response to heatwave

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has directed government ministries and local authorities to implement an all-out response to the ongoing heatwave. The directive mandates the mobilization of all available personnel and resources to mitigate the impact of the extreme weather until conditions improve.

The directive follows forecasts indicating that the heatwave is expected to reach its peak in the capital, Seoul, on Thursday. Temperatures in the city are projected to climb as high as 39°C during this period of extreme weather.