South Korea heatwave kills 16

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South Korea's prolonged heatwave has killed 16 people and caused more than 2,000 heat-related illnesses so far this year, local media reported on Tuesday, as authorities warned of record-breaking temperatures. Officials said two people died on Sunday and another on Monday as extreme heat continued across the country. President Lee Jae-myung urged authorities to prioritise protecting lives, expand support for vulnerable groups