SEOUL, May 29 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s Ministry of Environment has launched a new industry-wide council aimed at addressing the mounting environmental damage caused by clothing production and disposal. The inaugural meeting of the “Apparel Environmental Council” was held on May 29, 2025, in Yongsan, Seoul, with 21 organizations in attendance, including five major [...]
SEOUL, May 29, 2025 (Korea Bizwire) — Despite having more flood infrastructure than rural areas, South Korea’s major cities such as Seoul, Incheon, and Busan are at higher risk of flooding, according to a new artificial intelligence-driven study. A joint research team from Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) and Kyungpook National University used [...]
SEOUL, May 28, 2025 — A potential eruption of Japan’s Mt. Fuji is unlikely to cause significant volcanic ash fallout in South Korea, according to South Korean disaster response authorities and experts. The Ministry of the Interior and Safety held a high-level meeting Tuesday with members of the Volcanic Disaster Preparedness Committee, the Korea Meteorological [...]
ULAN BATOR, May 28 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea, in partnership with the OECD, has unveiled a comprehensive strategy to help Mongolia confront its growing water crisis, as climate pressures and overreliance on groundwater threaten supplies across the country. The proposal, announced Wednesday at the Mongolian Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring in Ulan Bator, [...]
JEJU, May 26 (Korea Bizwire) — As countries grapple with mounting plastic pollution, the 2025 Asia Upcycle Jeju Forum will bring together international experts, policymakers, and sustainability advocates on June 4 at the Jeju Booyoung Hotel to explore collaborative solutions through upcycling. Hosted by Jeju Province and organized by the Jeju Upcycle Association, the forum [...]
SEOUL, May 24 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea is likely to face another unusually hot summer this year, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA), which on Thursday released its climate outlook for June through August. The agency forecast higher-than-average temperatures across the country, driven by global oceanic heat and high-pressure systems that could lock [...]
SEOUL, May 16 (Korea Bizwire) — Heavier-than-expected rainfall hit the greater Seoul area Friday, prompting the year’s first emergency text alert for heavy rain to be sent via mobile phones to residents in parts of the region. Residents of Onam-eup in Namyangju, about 25 kilometers east of Seoul, received an emergency text message warning of [...]
SEOUL, May 13 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s eco-friendly market has surged to a valuation of 34 trillion won (approximately $24.7 billion), but consumer participation in sustainable practices is on the decline, a new survey by the Korea Consumer Agency reveals. The nationwide study, which polled 3,200 adults, found that although 66.4% of respondents are currently [...]
SEOUL, May 12 (Korea Bizwire) — In a new step toward carbon neutrality in the building sector, the South Korean government has introduced a savings program that rewards citizens with higher interest rates if they reduce their electricity consumption. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced Sunday the launch of the “Energy-Saving DooDream Savings” product, [...]
CHANGWON, May 1 (Korea Bizwire) — A long-standing dispute over plans to install a cable car in Jirisan National Park has resurfaced as South Korea prepares for an early presidential election, with local governments pushing forward while environmental groups intensify opposition. South Gyeongsang Province recently reaffirmed its support for the controversial project, naming it one [...]