PHOTOS: Nationwide heat wave persists as vacation season begins

SEOUL, July 28 (AJP) - Heatwave warnings have been issued across South Korea, with the Korea Meteorological Administration forecasting a prolonged period of intense heat as the nation officially enters its summer vacation season.

With this week and next marking the peak of holiday travel, citizens are finding various ways to cope with the scorching temperatures.

From splashing in urban water parks to seeking respite in the cooler climes of coastal areas and mountain retreats, many are embracing outdoor activities despite the persistent heat.

Photographs captured across the country show Koreans enjoying relief in the water, whether in city centers or at popular beaches and scenic mountainous locales.

A child plays in the cascading water at a splash park in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, on July 27. Yonhap

Children play in the fountains at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on July 27. Yonhap

Crowds at Haeundae Beach in Busan on July 27/ Yonhap

해운대 — Gyeongpo Beach in Gangneung, Gangwon Province, on July 27/ Yonhap

The Incheon Port passenger terminal is bustling with vacationers heading to islands on July 27. Yonhap

Cho Bo-hee jobo@ajupress.com