As record high temperatures ravage countries around the world, North Korea was no exception to this summer's persistent heat wave. Here's a glimpse into life in the North's capital, Pyongyang, in images captured by Kyodo News photographers.The mercury began to rise around mid-July, topping 40 C in the northern part of the country.In the capital Pyongyang, some citizens used portable fans to beat the heat."Even the days' lows are above 25 C," said Kang Chol Chun, a senior official at the Hydrometeorological Service, the state's weather forecast agency. "The hot weather is affecting people's …READ FULL ARTICLE