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Korea Heat Deaths Tripled
South Korean government data has revealed that cases of heat-related illnesses and deaths in late summer have nearly tripled over the past decade. The annual average of reported cases rose from 215 between 2011 and 2015 to approximately 658 between 2016 and 2020, then decreased slightly to 638 from 2021 to 2025. The number of heat-related fatalities increased from an average of 3.3 annually during 2012-2015 to over 4 between 2016 and 2025, with 12 deaths recorded in 2024. Heatwaves are expected to continue, with temperatures ranging from 31 to 35 degrees Celsius after surpassing 40 degrees Celsius at the peak of summer, further elevating the risk of heat-related illnesses.
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