Heat & Nutrition Policy: North Korea is again pushing “dangogi guk” (dog meat soup) as a summer health tonic, citing a senior Pyongyang General Hospital doctor and warning that extreme heat can worsen cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and hyperthyroidism while raising heat-exhaustion and heatstroke risks; the Rodong Sinmun guidance also highlights cooling foods like watermelon, cucumbers, and mung beans alongside protein options such as fish porridge and red bean porridge. Public Health Pressure From Climate: A record heat wave across the Korean Peninsula is driving emergency responses, with South Korea reporting heat-related deaths and illness spikes and North Korea reporting sustained hot nights—conditions that increase demand for cooling and raise the stakes for heat-safety messaging. Radiation Health Concern (Defectors): South Korea says annual radiation exposure testing of defectors from near the Punggye-ri nuclear test site found chromosomal abnormalities in about 30% of 214 people, though researchers have not confirmed a direct link to nuclear testing. Health Security (Cyber Threats): Separate from North Korea, US investigators are probing suspected Iran-linked cyber-attacks on water systems in multiple states after incidents degraded water operations—an example of how infrastructure attacks can become public health threats.