SEOUL, Aug. 16 (Korea Bizwire) — Seoul experienced its 26th consecutive tropical night on Friday, marking the longest streak of overnight temperatures remaining above 25 C in 118 years. The temperature in Seoul did not drop below 26.8 C between 6:01 p.m. on Thursday and early Friday morning, extending its tropical night streak that began [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Korea Bizwire) – A groundbreaking analysis of microplastics in Seoul’s urban atmosphere has revealed that polyethylene (PE), commonly used in packaging materials and containers, is the most prevalent type of airborne plastic pollution. On August 13, the Seoul Research Institute of Public Health and Environment announced the results of its pioneering study on [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Korea Bizwire) — A total of 21 people have died from heat-related illnesses so far this year as one of the most severe heat waves continues across the nation, officials said Wednesday. The death toll related to heat-related illnesses, recorded from May 20 to Monday, rose to 21, data from the interior [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Korea Bizwire) — The number of COVID-19 child patients in South Korea jumped this month, as the nation saw a surge in cases amid a summer wave, hospital data showed Wednesday. At 42 pediatric hospitals, there were 1,080 child patients with COVID-19 on Aug. 5-9, compared with 387 child patients on July [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Korea Bizwire) — North Korea’s crop output for this year could be dented by severe floods from the latest heavy rains and a possible increase in pest infestations, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said Wednesday. North Korea is expected to receive above-average precipitation amounts between August and October, according to a [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s electricity demand hit an all-time high Monday as the country was struck by scorching summer heat, data showed Tuesday. The country’s maximum power demand reached 102.327 gigawatts between 2-3 p.m. Monday, surpassing the previous record of 100.571 GW set in August last year, according to the Korea [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – The South Korean health authorities have beefed up their COVID-19 response team and will implement tougher antivirus measures as the country is experiencing a new wave nationwide, officials said Tuesday. It has seen a sharp increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in recent weeks, with virus hospitalizations at [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – As a relentless heatwave drives electricity demand to record highs, South Korea’s business community has banded together to launch an energy conservation campaign. The Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) announced on August 12 that it is spearheading the initiative alongside other major business organizations, including the Federation of [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — The tropical night phenomenon has continued in Seoul for 22 days in a row, the third longest on record, the state weather agency said Monday. Seoul has experienced yet another tropical night phenomenon overnight, marking the third longest on record since modern meteorological observation began in the city in [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – In a groundbreaking development for the construction industry’s fight against climate change, Hanil Cement has successfully tested a new type of floor mortar that actively captures carbon dioxide. This innovative product, unveiled on August 8, marks the first time in South Korea that carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technology [...]