Insights by Dr.K

The impact of climate change on our lives is not limited to changes in the weather. This year, South Korea experienced its longest and hottest summer on record, with the number of heatwave days reaching 30.1 days by September 2024—nearly three times the average of 11.0 days, and second only to the record set in 2018 at 31.0 days—emphasizing the growing intensity of climate change. As summers grow longer and hotter, people’s fashion preferences are also undergoing significant