SEOUL, Apr. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea plans to open sections of fencing installed across the country to prevent the spread of African swine fever, a viral disease that has devastated pig populations globally. The move comes after an unusually high number of deaths last winter among the long-tailed goral, a small antelope-like creature designated [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on April 11 that it is doubling the deployment of its ‘Arisu WOW Car’ this year, bringing refreshing water and Arisu-based beverages to outdoor events across the city for citizens carrying personal cups. The Arisu WOW Car is the new name for the ‘Mobile Arisu [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – The Seoul Metropolitan Government has launched an initiative this month to introduce reusable containers at food and beverage outlets inside the Jamsil Baseball Stadium, home to two professional teams, in a bid to reduce plastic waste. By having 38 concession stands adopt reusable dishware instead of disposable plastic items during [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – As populations around the world continue to age, a new study by researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) has revealed a complex interplay between this demographic shift and a community’s ability to adapt to climate change – a first-of-its-kind global analysis. The research team, led [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – In a heartwarming display of environmental stewardship, the globally renowned K-pop group SEVENTEEN and their dedicated fans have joined forces with the music platform Melon to create a second forest under the platform’s eco-friendly initiative, further amplifying their positive influence. According to an announcement made on April 9 by Kakao [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 9 (Korea Bizwire) — The country’s second forest named after popular K-pop boy group Seventeen was created at a park in Seoul, Melon, a local music streaming platform, said Tuesday. The forest located in Nanji Han River Park in western Seoul was created with money donated by subscribers as part of its eco-friendly [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 5 (Korea Bizwire) – A report by the American climate organization Oil Change International (OCI) has revealed that South Korea’s public financing for fossil fuel projects is the second largest globally. Climate Solutions, a South Korean climate advocacy group, disclosed these findings, emphasizing the significant financial support extended by South Korea to the fossil [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – Consumers in South Korea will soon have an easier time identifying plastic products made with a significant amount of recycled materials, allowing them to make more environmentally conscious purchasing decisions. The Ministry of Environment announced on March 28 that the “Labeling System for the Use of Recycled Plastic Materials” would [...]
JEJU, Apr. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – On the summit of Hallasan, the highest mountain on South Korea’s Jeju Island, a recent social media post showed a hiker enjoying a beloved Korean culinary staple: a cup of instant ramen noodle soup. But that seemingly innocuous snapshot has highlighted an increasingly vexing environmental issue for the national park [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 29 (Korea Bizwire) — A massive yellow dust storm blanketed South Korea on Friday, with fine dust advisories issued across many regions, including the greater Seoul area, the state weather agency said. Most central regions recorded fine dust levels exceeding the “very bad” level of over 151 micrograms per cubic meter, with Seoul [...]