SocietySouth Korean province deploys drones to warn elderly farmers amid heatwave

Hwang Hyun-guk, a 69-year-old farmer in South Korea, can become absorbed in tending his pepper crop. As the country faces its worst heatwave in years, drones flying above him tell him to take breaks and cool down. They also urge him to reduce his working hours. The aerial warnings are aimed at helping older farmers cope with dangerous heat while working outdoors.

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RReuters★★☆☆☆2026-08-06 09:25Original