The weather in Korea this week has been a real scorcher.<br />Heat wave alerts remain in effect for most of the country on Thursday, …with boiling hot temperatures expected during the day.<br /> The mercury is set to reach 34 degrees Celsius in Seoul, 36 degrees in Gwangju, and 37 degrees in Daegu.<br />Paramedics have been busy responding to heat-related emergency calls, …which have nearly tripled over the last week.<br /> The scorching heat is not limited to Korea.<br />Temperatures across Japan topped 40 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, …a first in five years.<br />Meteorological agencies advise people to minimize their outdoor activities and pay special attention to their health. <br />
