Record-breaking heat grips North Korea, South Korea and Japan

Record-breaking heat waves have scorched North Korea, South Korea, and Japan, causing fatalities and widespread health issues, prompting South Korean President Lee Jae Myung to label the situation a "national disaster." This extreme weather has disrupted daily activities and strained emergency services across the affected regions. With temperatures soaring well above normal, it underscores the urgent need for robust climate adaptation strategies, highlighting the severe implications of global warming on densely populated areas.