Group 1 - The number of deaths related to heat-related illnesses in South Korea has risen to 19 this summer, with over 3,100 seeking medical attention due to heat discomfort, marking a doubling compared to the same period last year [1] - The most common condition reported is heat exhaustion, accounting for 61.3% of cases, followed by heat stroke at 16.2% and heat cramps at 12.8%. The elderly population, particularly those aged 65 and above, represents about 31.9% of the cases [1] - July recorded the most severe heatwave in South Korea's history, with 15 days of temperatures reaching 33 degrees Celsius or higher, which is more than four times the average of 3.4 days since records began in 1973 [1] Group 2 - The average peak electricity demand in July reached 85 gigawatts, a 5.6% increase year-on-year, marking the highest July demand since records began in 1993 [1] - The highest recorded daily peak electricity demand in South Korea occurred in August 2024 at 87.8 gigawatts, with forecasts suggesting that peak demand this summer may reach 97.8 gigawatts in the second week of August [2] - The South Korean government is collaborating with power companies to manage electricity supply, implementing emergency systems to address the increased demand [2]