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Radioactive Contamination Persists in Wild Mushrooms from Eastern Japan

Radioactive Contamination Persists in Wild Mushrooms from Eastern Japan

TOKYO/SEOUL, Dec. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – Fourteen years after the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, radioactive contamination remains a serious issue for wild mushrooms harvested in eastern Japan, according to a report by Tokyo Shimbun on December 22.  A recent investigation by a local citizens’ group revealed that 28% of 100 wild mushroom samples sourced from [...]

Climate Action Card Tops Seoul’s Most Popular Policies of 2024

Climate Action Card Tops Seoul’s Most Popular Policies of 2024

SEOUL, Dec. 16 (Korea Bizwire) – Seoul’s Climate Action Card emerged as citizens’ favorite municipal policy this year, garnering 69,821 votes or 12.49% of the total ballots cast in the city’s annual policy ranking, officials announced on December 15.  The online poll, conducted from December 3 to 9, allowed residents to vote for up to three policies [...]

South Korea Tightens Regulations on Saline Wastewater from Battery Production

South Korea Tightens Regulations on Saline Wastewater from Battery Production

SEOUL, Dec. 5 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea’s Ministry of Environment announced plans to revise regulations governing saline wastewater discharge from secondary battery production, aiming to better assess its ecological impact on marine environments. The proposed amendments to the Water Environment Conservation Act and the Sewerage Act will be open for public comment starting December [...]

Study Finds Misleading Claims in South Korea’s Biodegradable Plastics Market

Study Finds Misleading Claims in South Korea’s Biodegradable Plastics Market

SEOUL, Dec. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea’s consumer protection agency revealed on December 3 that many biodegradable plastic products are being marketed with misleading claims that don’t match their actual certifications, potentially confusing consumers about their environmental impact.  The Korea Consumer Agency (KCA) examined online advertisements for 80 biodegradable plastic products currently available in the [...]

Seoul Implements Seasonal Restrictions to Combat Fine Dust Pollution

Seoul Implements Seasonal Restrictions to Combat Fine Dust Pollution

SEOUL, Dec. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – Seoul has launched its annual Fine Dust Seasonal Management Program, introducing strict measures to reduce air pollution during the winter months. Effective from December through March, vehicles classified as emissions grade 5—the highest polluters—are banned from operating on weekdays between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m., unless equipped with eco-friendly modifications. [...]

Near North Korean Waters, South Korean Crab Fishermen Clash With Officials Over Net Disposal

Near North Korean Waters, South Korean Crab Fishermen Clash With Officials Over Net Disposal

INCHEON, Nov. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – On Yeonpyeong Island, a fishing community situated near the maritime border with North Korea, local fishermen are locked in a dispute with municipal authorities over the disposal of fishing nets laden with crab remains, highlighting the environmental and economic challenges facing South Korea’s coastal communities. In September, the Ongjin County [...]

Korea Post Launches Nationwide Coffee Capsule Recycling Program

Korea Post Launches Nationwide Coffee Capsule Recycling Program

SEOUL, Nov. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – In an innovative approach to tackle coffee capsule waste, South Korea’s postal service is transforming its nationwide network into a recycling infrastructure for used coffee capsules.  Korea Post announced on November 18 that it has launched a nationwide collection program for used coffee capsules, following a July partnership agreement with [...]

South Korea to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 1.6 Million Tons Annually through Cattle Waste Recycling

South Korea to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 1.6 Million Tons Annually through Cattle Waste Recycling

SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea plans to cut 1.6 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions each year from 2030 by utilizing cattle feces as a new source of energy, the government said Friday. Under the project, Korea Southern Power Co. will build related facilities and generate power, daily using 4,000 tons of [...]