Pyongyang General Hospital

A record heat wave has caused severe impacts across South Korea, North Korea, and Japan, including heat-related deaths, livestock and fish deaths, and advisories from authorities. North Korean officials recommended eating dog meat and cooling foods to combat the heat, while South Korea declared the crisis a 'national disaster.'

A record heat wave has caused heat-related illnesses, deaths, and livestock losses across South Korea, North Korea, and Japan. South Korea declared the heat a 'national disaster,' while North Korea advised eating dog meat to combat the heat. Over 18,000 people with heat stroke symptoms were hospitalized in Japan during one week.

A record heat wave in Northeast Asia has caused extreme temperatures in South Korea, North Korea, and Japan, leading to heat-related illnesses, deaths, and animal fatalities. Over 18,000 people with heat stroke symptoms were hospitalized in Japan, while South Korea reported 19 heat-related deaths and livestock losses. North Korea advised eating dog meat to combat the heat, and a baseball fan collapsed during a game in South Korea.

North Korea’s state media has recommended dog meat soup as a measure against summer heat, reviving a long-standing promotion. The advice, published in Rodong Sinmun, includes tips for coping with heatwaves and first aid for heat-related illnesses, based on an interview with a senior doctor at Pyongyang General Hospital.