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South Korea's Deadly Fires Made Twice as Likely by Climate Change, Researchers Say

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12:41 JST, May 1, 2025

SINGAPORE, May 1 (Reuters) – South Korea’s worst ever wildfires in March were made twice as likely as a result of climate change and such disasters could become even more frequent if temperatures continue to rise, scientists said on Thursday.

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