Seoul under scorching sun: city facing historic 42.5°C temperature record and emergency state

Seoul skyline at sunset: Han River, bridges, and N Seoul Tower against an orange sky — symbolizing extreme heatwave in South Korea

The image captures a sunset over Seoul — the Han River, bridges, and iconic N Seoul Tower silhouetted against a blazing orange sky. It represents the unprecedented heatwave that prompted South Korea to declare a state of emergency.

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