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Heat Wave Causes Surge in Illnesses and Deaths in South Korea

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South Korea is experiencing a severe heat wave, leading to a significant increase in heat-related illnesses and deaths. As of May 31, over 1,700 heatstroke cases and 13 deaths have been reported since May 15. The heat wave has also caused over 50,000 livestock deaths, resulting in damages exceeding 6.65 billion won. In Gyeongsangnam-do, the number of heat-related illnesses surpassed that of Seoul in a single day, with Yangsan recording a domestic weather observation record high of 41.6°C. Seoul has reported 158 heatstroke cases and 2 deaths, with a total of 452 people involved in response efforts.

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    전남광주 폭염 온열질환 5명 추가…가축폐사·양식장 피해 10억 넘어 전남광주 전역에 폭염특보가 발효 중인 가운데 온열질환자와...

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    폭염에 온열질환자 1700명 넘어… 13명 사망 추정 영남권을 중심으로 전례 없는 ‘극한 더위’가 이어지면서 온열질환자는 17...

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    영남권을 중심으로 기록적인 폭염이 이어지면서 경남권의 온열질환자 수가 서울의 환자 수를 넘어서게 됐다. https://t.co...

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