A.C. Vests and UV Parasols: East Asia Deploys Heat-Fighting Gadgets

East Asian countries and private companies have deployed cooling devices including air-conditioned vests, portable refrigeration units, and handheld fans that use semiconductor cooling technology. South Korea, Japan, and China have integrated these products into heat management strategies as temperatures rise. Government agencies in the region have included cooling apparel and devices in public health and workplace safety programs.

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