Earliest heat-related death on record reported amid scorching heat
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Source: South Korea
Published: 2026-05-16 20:28 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Health, Asia, South Korea, Weather, Asia Pacific
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SEOUL, May 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's first death from heat-related illnesses this year was reported Saturday amid an early heat wave, marking the earliest such case on record in any year, health authorities said.
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