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South Korea's record-breaking heat wave has pushed heat-related illness cases to nearly 1,000, with emergency room visits doubling compared to the same period last year, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) announced on July 9th. Surge in Heat-Related Illness Cases According to the KDCA, 238 people (including 1 death) visited 516 emergency rooms nationwide on July 8th due to heat-related illnesses. This brings the cumulative total of heat-related illness patients to 977 since the KDCA activated its heat illness surveillance system on May 15th, approaching 1,000 cases. Comparing data from the surveillance start date, 961 cases have been recorded this year versus 478 cases during the same period last year - a doubling of incidents. This surge results from the unprecedented heat wave that began in late June and continues to break records. Heat-related deaths are estimated at 7 total, more than double the 3 deaths during the same period last year. While not yet...

Seoul meteorological authorities issued the city's first heat wave warning of 2025 on July 7, with temperatures expected to soar to 36°C (97°F) on Tuesday. The extreme weather has prompted emergency health measures as heat-related illnesses surge across the metropolitan area, marking the beginning of what experts predict could be an exceptionally challenging summer season. Meteorological Conditions and Forecast According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, the heat wave warning will take effect from July 8, with maximum temperatures in Seoul expected to reach 36°C. This marks the first such warning issued for the capital this year, arriving somewhat later than in previous years but with potentially greater intensity. The persistent high-pressure system from the North Pacific continues to dominate the Korean Peninsula, creating stable atmospheric conditions that trap heat and prevent cooling. Urban heat island effects in downtown Seoul are expected to make the perce...