July in South Korea saw a record-breaking 22 tropical nights, exceeding the previous high by one, set way back in 1994.
Seoul's temperatures stubbornly stayed above 29.3 degrees Celsius even overnight, contributing to the extreme heat.
The intense heatwave resulted in at least 16 fatalities from heatstroke, highlighting the dangers of climate change.
This alarming event reflects a global pattern, with scientists strongly linking the increased frequency of such extremes to climate change.
