CHUNCHEON, Oct. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – Since the beginning of this year, the coastal region of Gangwon Province along the East Sea has experienced a total of 84 seismic events, including both large and small earthquakes. This increased seismic activity has elevated the risk of structural damage. However, it is concerning to note that only 10 [...]
TOKYO, Oct. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – On Thursday, the Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) reported its analysis of a sample of contaminated water scheduled for a third discharge from Tank A at its Fukushima plant for measurement and verification. The results revealed the presence of various radionuclides including carbon-14, cesium-137, cobalt-60, strontium-90, and iodine-129. Most notably, [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Korea Bizwire) – Two Korean photographs have been selected for the World Meteorological Organization’s (WMO) 2024 calendar photo contest. Every year, the World Meteorological Organization holds a photo contest for the following year’s calendar for its 193 member countries. The Korea Meteorological Administration announced that two photos submitted by South Korea, “Trace [...]
JEJU, Oct. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – The Jeju Fire Festival, which has had its future called into question due to environmental concerns, will now be conducted without the traditional ‘Oreum Fire Lighting,’ a symbolic element of the event. In a press briefing held on Wednesday, Jeju City Mayor Kang Byung-sam announced that the Jeju Fire Festival will [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – A dispute has arisen over a report commissioned by the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA), which underscores the necessity of prolonged tracking of Fukushima wastewater. The report, titled “The Impact of Wastewater Containing Radioactive Material on Humans,” was revealed through the government policy research management system ‘PRISM’ on [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – Greenhouse gas emissions by South Korea’s top 15 corporate emitters increased by 9.1 percent last year compared with four years ago, data showed Wednesday. According to the data from the Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Research Center released by Rep. Lee Hack-young of the Democratic Party, the combined greenhouse gas [...]
TOKYO, Oct. 5 (Korea Bizwire) — Japan began the second phase of the discharge of treated wastewater from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, after the first phase was carried out within the established safety limits between Aug. 24 and Sept. 11. The second phase of the discharge kicked [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – The amount of pesticide used on golf courses to maintain the health and appearance of the turf has steadily increased, data showed Sunday. A total of 213 tons of pesticides were used on golf courses across the country, an increase from 202 tons in 2020 and 186 tons in [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 29 (Korea Bizwire) –South Korean public broadcaster KBS is launching an “environmental entertainment” program to celebrate its 50th anniversary. It’s called “The Black Box on Earth,” and it’s set to premiere on October 9 on KBS2 TV. The show aims to be a blend of entertainment and documentary, all focused on raising awareness [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – A group of people who care about the environment, including residents and public organizations, have been working together to improve the quality of water and make new products from recycled plastic. This effort has recently gained the attention of the media. Here’s the story about how they are protecting the [...]