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Heat Illness Cases Top 3,000 in South Korea: What to Watch Out for as the Heat Wave Continues
According to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA), the cumulative number of heat illness patients in South Korea has topped 3,000 this summer. Here's a breakdown of the death toll, age and regional statistics, and heat wave safety guidelines.
August 16, 2026 · 3 min read