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South Korea recorded its highest ever July electricity demand of 93.4 gigawatts (GW) on July 7, as unprecedented heatwave conditions drive air conditioning usage to record levels across the nation. Breaking Temperature and Power Records The Korea Meteorological Administration reported that July 7 saw nationwide average temperatures reach 33.2°C (91.8°F), with Seoul hitting 35.1°C (95.2°F) - the highest temperature recorded this year. More extreme readings came from Daegu at 37.8°C (100°F) and Andong at 38.2°C (100.8°F), with heat indices exceeding 40°C (104°F). This extreme weather directly translated into record-breaking electricity consumption. The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) confirmed that peak power demand reached 93.4 GW at 2 PM on July 7, surpassing the previous July record of 91.2 GW set in 2024 by 2.2 GW - a 2.4% year-over-year increase. ...

Seoul issued its first heatwave warning of the year on July 7th, marking an 18-day earlier onset compared to last year's "historically worst heat" period (July 25th). With this early heatwave warning and the end of the monsoon season, this summer's heat is expected to be unusually prolonged. Heatwave Warning Status According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, the heatwave advisory issued at 10 AM on July 7th for Seoul and the metropolitan area, including regions west of the Baekdu-daegan mountain range, was upgraded to a heatwave warning. A heatwave warning is the highest level of heat advisory, issued when the maximum apparent temperature exceeds 35°C for two or more consecutive days or when significant heat-related damage is expected. Seoul's maximum temperature is forecast to reach 36°C on July 8th and 9th, with apparent temperatures expected to be even higher. Suffocating heat that makes breathing difficult even while stationary is expected to ...

South Korea is experiencing its most severe July heatwave in 117 years, with temperatures reaching over 40°C and electricity consumption hitting record highs nationwide, triggering widespread economic disruptions. Record-Breaking Temperatures Scorch Nation According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, Paju and Gwangmyeong recorded temperatures of 40.1°C and 40.2°C respectively on July 8th, marking the first time this year that temperatures have exceeded 40°C. Seoul also reached 37.1°C, setting a new July temperature record since weather recordings began 117 years ago. The extreme heat has affected 68 out of 153 weather stations nationwide, with heat wave warnings issued across major metropolitan areas including Gangnam (38.7°C), Jongno (38.2°C), and Dongjak (39°C) districts in Seoul. Meteorologists attribute this unprecedented heatwave to the simultaneous influence of the North Pacific High and continental high-pressure systems covering the Korean Peninsula. Weather off...