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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, 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. [...]

Heavy Snow of Up to 40 cm Blankets Seoul for 2nd Day

SEOUL, Nov. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — Heavy snow blanketed South Korea’s capital area for the second consecutive day Thursday, with up to 40 centimeters of snowfall seen in parts of Seoul. A heavy snow advisory was in effect in all of Seoul as the accumulated snowfall reached 40.2 cm in Gwanak Ward and 27.1 cm [...]

Record November Snowfall Blankets Seoul

SEOUL, Nov. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — More than 16 centimeters of snow blanketed the capital city Wednesday, marking the biggest snowfall in November since modern weather observations began in 1907, the state weather agency said. As of 7 a.m., Seoul had received 16.5 cm of snow, topping the previous record of 12.4 cm on Nov. [...]

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

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

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 [...]

Season’s First Frost Seen in Seoul, Daejeon

SEOUL, Nov. 6 (Korea Bizwire) — The season’s first frost was observed in Seoul, Daejeon and other parts of the country on Wednesday, up to 16 days later than previous years, the state weather agency said. The first frost was observed in Seoul and Suwon, south of the capital, nine days later than in the [...]

Bank of Korea Warns of 21% GDP Drop by 2100 Without Climate Action

SEOUL, Nov. 5 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea’s economy could face severe long-term consequences if it fails to adequately address the climate crisis, with projections showing an annual growth rate decline of 0.3 percentage points and a 21% drop in GDP by 2100, according to a new report from the Bank of Korea. The central bank [...]

Jeju Island Phases Out Palm Trees, Ending 40-Year Tropical Streetscape Era

JEJU, Nov. 5 (Korea Bizwire) – In a significant shift from its 1980s urban planning, Jeju Island is gradually removing its iconic palm trees from city streets, marking the end of an era in the island’s landscape design. The Jeju City government announced on November 4 that it plans to replace approximately 100 Washington palm trees [...]