{
  "id": 354358,
  "title": "Gov't calls for better protection for vulnerable workers amid heat wave",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/govt-calls-for-better-protection-for-vulnerable-workers-amid-heat-wave-354358",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-09T07:27:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/environment-animals/20260809/govt-calls-for-better-protection-for-vulnerable-workers-amid-heat-wave"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The government has urged for enhanced protection measures for vulnerable outdoor workers and livestock amidst the current heat wave, even though the most severe alerts have been lifted across the nation. A gathering featuring key ministries and regional authorities, led by the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters, reviewed emergency protocols to tackle the extreme heat. The organization emphasized the need to prioritize the safety of high-risk groups, including migrant workers and elderly farmers. Earlier, the headquarters' chief, Kim Kwang-yong, visited Yesan County, located approximately 100 kilometers south of Seoul, to assess the working conditions for foreign seasonal farmers and evaluate the heat's impact on livestock, following heat-related deaths among foreign workers in Haenam and Hongseong Provinces. Acknowledging that language barriers pose challenges for foreign workers, Kim urged farm owners to ensure adequate water, shade, and rest for their employees. Officials distributed heat stroke prevention manuals to relevant parties.",
  "summary": "The government on Sunday called for better protection for vulnerable outdoor workers and livestock amid the ongoing heat wave, even with the most serious alerts being lifted nationwide. In a meeting attended by relevant ministries and regional authorities, the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters reviewed emergency protocols to counter extreme heat. The headquarters urged all…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "Gov't calls for better protection for vulnerable workers amid heat wave",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/govt-calls-for-better-protection-for-vulnerable-workers-amid-heat-wave-355906",
        "published": "2026-08-09T06:54:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Gov't calls for better protection for vulnerable workers amid heat wave",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/govt-calls-for-better-protection-for-vulnerable-workers-amid-heat-wave",
        "published": "2026-08-09T07:12:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}