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At least 19 people have died and more than 2,000 have been treated for heat-related illnesses as South Korea endures a record-breaking heatwave. President Lee Jae Myung has ordered authorities to step up support for affected communities, describing the extreme heat as a national disaster.
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00:00At least 19 people have died and more than 2,000 have been treated for heat-related illnesses,
00:06as South Korea endures a record-breaking heat wave.
00:09President Lee Jae-myung has ordered authorities to step up support for affected communities,
00:14describing the extreme heat as a national disaster.
00:20Lee called for urgent measures to protect the public and ensure the country's power system
00:25can cope with surging demand for air conditioning.
00:27He also warned that extreme weather could persist and urge for a stronger disaster response system.
00:34Seoul has been placed under its first-ever heat wave warning,
00:38with temperatures in the capital forecast to reach 38 degrees Celsius,
00:43while other areas could see highs of up to 42.5 degrees.
00:48Authorities have urged people to avoid outdoor activities,
00:52while some residents have been moved to temporary air-conditioned shelters as the extreme heat continues.
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