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Record temperatures across South Korea are forcing companies to redesign work schedules and invest in cooling equipment, but the measures reveal a stark divide between well-resourced large employers and vulnerable workers at smaller firms and outdoor worksites.
South Korea experienced its hottest temperature in 120 years when the southeastern city of Yangsan reached 42.5°C on Sunday, triggering emergency heat response measures as the extreme weather continues.
Spain recorded 1,029 deaths attributable to extreme heat in June 2026, the country's second-hottest June since records began. The crisis underscores climate risks facing tropical regions like Southeast Asia.
A severe heatwave in Paris has forced the Eiffel Tower and Louvre to close early, leaving tourists scrambling to reschedule visits to iconic landmarks during record-breaking temperatures.