South Korea Swelters in 40C Heatwave Amid Stable Power Supply and Protests

South Korea is grappling with extreme heat, with temperatures reaching 40 degrees Celsius.

Despite the sweltering conditions, the nation's power supply has remained relatively stable. However, the heatwave has taken a tragic toll, with a 40-year-old construction worker succumbing to heatstroke after collapsing while working on a roof in the afternoon heat.

Environmental groups are actively protesting plans for an industrial complex and high-voltage transmission lines in Yongin, calling for a review of the projects. The extreme weather has also led to other incidents, including a retired teacher who saved four lives before passing away and a firefighter who prevented an apartment fire on his day off.

In other news, the article notes the passing of two individuals, Jo Seok-young, Vice President of Kakao Compliance, and Park Ki-soo, a professional committee member for the Green Economic Newspaper. Funeral arrangements for both have been announced.