Explained: Record heat wave impacts people and animals in Japan and Korean Peninsula

A record heat wave has gripped South Korea, North Korea and Japan.

dangogi

Euphemistic Korean term for dog meat, meaning 'sweet meat'

heat wave advisory

An official warning issued when temperatures are expected to reach dangerous levels

heat stroke alert

A Japanese government warning urging precautions against heat-related illness

KBO

Korea Baseball Organization, the country's professional baseball league