# Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency

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## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### 14 Deaths, 1,889 Illnesses: Korea Heatwave Emergency Tests Health Systems
2026-08-05 02:56:23 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 4

A record-breaking heatwave in South Korea has killed 14 and sickened 1,889 since mid-May, overwhelming local healthcare services. The government raised alert levels and deployed emergency resources as the heat spread to Seoul, posing severe risks to vulnerable populations. The crisis reveals gaps in urban health infrastructure and long-term heat adaptation.
Full story: https://gethealthbrief.com/story/korea-heatwave-health-crisis-14-dead-1889-ill

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