Chae Young-sun, a 69-year-old retired government employee living in the South Korean city of Gwangju, has stopped taking daily walks since a searing heatwave began gripping most parts of the country more than a month ago.“I’m worried about my health because it’s simply too hot to go for a walk,” he said.“Yesterday afternoon, I finally summoned the courage to take a short walk around my neighbourhood. Even though I stayed under the awnings of a market, I was sweating profusely and had to seek refuge in an air-conditioned pharmacy.”
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FRI · 2026-08-07 · 00:00 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0807-99948
NSR-2026-0807-99948News Report·EN·Public Health
As record heatwave hits Asia, fears of energy crisis and health risks mount
A severe heatwave has been affecting most of South Korea for over a month, leading to health concerns and disruptions. Chae Young-sun, a 69-year-old retired government employee in Gwangju, has stopped his daily walks due to the extreme heat, fearing for his health.
Biman MukherjiSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-08-07 · 00:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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A severe heatwave has been affecting most of South Korea for over a month, leading to health concerns and disruptions. Chae Young-sun, a 69-year-old retired government employee in Gwangju, has stopped his daily walks due to the extreme heat, fearing for his health. He recently attempted a short walk but had to seek refuge in an air-conditioned pharmacy due to profuse sweating. The article highlights the personal impact of the heatwave on individuals, forcing them to alter their routines and prioritize safety.
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Even when taking a short walk under awnings, Chae Young-sun was sweating profusely and sought refuge in an air-conditioned pharmacy.
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Chae Young-sun, a 69-year-old retired government employee, has stopped taking daily walks due to the heat.
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A searing heatwave has been gripping most parts of South Korea for over a month.
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The heatwave is causing fears of an energy crisis and health risks across Asia.
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