This image, provided by the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA), shows the heat wave alerts issued across South Korea on Aug. 15, 2025. (Yonhap)
SEOUL, Aug. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — A heat wave advisory was issued again for Seoul and most of the central region Friday, with high temperatures expected to continue for the time being.
The heat wave alert took effect at 11 a.m. in Seoul, the central city of Daejeon and surrounding areas, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA).
For Seoul, the alert was reissued nine days after the KMA lifted the advisory.
A heat wave advisory is issued when the maximum apparent temperature is expected to remain above 33 C for two or more days, while a heat wave warning is issued when the maximum sensible temperature is likely to stay above 35 C.
With the latest advisory for the central region, 161 of 183 weather alert areas nationwide are either under a heat wave advisory or warning.
The heat wave warning has been issued for the southwestern South Jeolla Province and the southeastern Gyeongsang provinces, as well as the coastal areas of the southern resort island of Jeju.
The recent heat wave is caused by two high-pressure systems, which brought hot and humid air to the Korean Peninsula and trapped it here, according to the KMA.
On Friday, daytime highs are expected to range between 30 C and 35 C across the nation.
(Yonhap)
