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South Korea records sharp rise in suspected heat-related deaths
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Representative Heo Jong-sik of the Democratic Party of Korea has called for a protection system focused on people most vulnerable to extreme heat.
Key facts
- His appeal followed five-year data showing that suspected heat-related deaths in South Korea were heavily concentrated among older age groups.
- Of those deaths, 34 had been recorded through August this year, following 29 last year, 34 in 2024, 32 in 2023 and nine in 2022.
- The current partial-year figure was almost four times the 2022 total.
- This year’s average temperature between June and August was 25.4 degrees Celsius, 1.7 degrees above the 1991–2020 benchmark, placing it third behind 2025 at 25.7 degrees Celsius and 2024 at 25.6 degrees Celsius.
Summary
His appeal followed five-year data showing that suspected heat-related deaths in South Korea were heavily concentrated among older age groups.
“With deaths from heat-related illnesses among the oldest age groups increasing, vulnerable people require particular attention,” Heo said.