Seoul's Sweltering Divide: A Heatwave Exposes the City's Hidden Inequality The blistering heat that has gripped Seoul in recent weeks highlights a stark reality: the city's wealth gap is deepening.
As temperatures soared to record highs, the contrast between affluent districts and impoverished shanty towns came into focus.
The air conditioned luxury of Gangnam stands in stark relief to the sweltering heat of Guryong Village. Gangnam, Seoul's aspirational neighborhood, boasts sleek skyscrapers and designer boutiques.