Seoul Smashes April Heat Records as Temperatures Hit 29.4 Degrees

Seoul just experienced its hottest mid-April day on record, with the mercury climbing to a staggering 29.4 degrees Celsius. This unusual heatwave has effectively skipped spring, bringing mid-summer conditions much earlier than expected. Residents swapped light jackets for short sleeves as the city shattered previous temperature milestones for this time of year. While the sun is out, the record-breaking numbers serve as a stark reminder of our shifting climate patterns.