So as we heard in that report, it's forecast to be another steamy day in South Korea, and even hotter temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
For more,... let's connect to our Lee Jee-hyun at the weather center.
Jee-hyun,it's pretty hot in Seoul for sure,... but Daegu is on a whole other level it seems...

Good morning, Mark. So it comes as no surprise that heat related patients in Daegu and Gyengsanbuk-do Province have increased 50% percent compare to the same period last year. Those regions could see highs going up to 38 degrees Celsius this afternoon. But it could feel like nearly 40 degrees with high humidity and burning sunshine.

The rest of the country will also have a sweltering day while a heatwave is cooking Japan as well with the mercury hitting a blistering 40-degree mark for the first time in almost five years.

The heat is getting stronger... temperatures will rise even further next week,... we'll see highs of 36 degrees in Seoul. Be sure to drink plenty of water and take good care of yourself.

Southern provinces will have high levels of ultrafine dust, again Daegu and Gyeongsangbuk-do Province will be dusty all day.

Most parts had tropical nights, Daegu and Busan had a low of 26 degrees, 24 degrees in Seoul.

Intense sunshine is in store... with Seoul getting up to 34 degrees, Daegu and Gyeongju will topping out at a blistering 38 degrees.

That's all for now, but I will have more updates on our later newscast.