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Heat-related death toll rises to 21 in South Korea

South Korea’s heat-related illness deaths rose to 21 as emergency visits for heat conditions reached 2,441.
WHO: Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency
WHAT: Reported 21 heat-related deaths and 2,441 emergency room visits for heat-related conditions since mid-May.
WHEN: Reported Aug 5, 2026 at 6:42 AM ET
WHERE: South Korea
WHY: Intense heat during a serious heat wave led to heat-related illnesses and deaths.

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