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 [...]
SEOUL, May 1 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea saw an unprecedented surge in lightning strikes last year, with the total number exceeding the 10-year average by more than 40 percent, underscoring a rise in atmospheric instability, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA). In its annual lightning report released on Tuesday, the KMA said a total [...]
DAEGU, April 30 (Korea Bizwire) — A wildfire reignited on a mountain in the southeastern city of Daegu on Wednesday, prompting authorities to issue evacuation alerts to nearby residents and a national mobilization order. The fire, which began Monday afternoon on Mount Hamji in northern Daegu, about 230 kilometers southeast of Seoul, was extinguished nearly [...]
BUSAN, April 29 (Korea Bizwire) — John Kerry, former U.S. secretary of state and special climate envoy, said Tuesday the global transition to clean energy is “unstoppable” despite uncertainties in the U.S. administration’s climate policies. “The world marketplace has made its decision. It is transitioning (to clean energy),” Kerry said. “The only challenge for all [...]
GIMCHEON, April 29, (Korea Bizwire) — As wildlife activity increases in the spring months, South Korea’s highway authority is urging drivers to exercise heightened caution to prevent animal-vehicle collisions, known as roadkill incidents. The Korea Expressway Corporation said Monday that drivers should be particularly alert during May and June, when wildlife crossings on highways peak. [...]
SEOUL, April 29, (Korea Bizwire) — The fallout from a major hacking incident at SK Telecom is set to trigger a significant environmental cost, with greenhouse gas emissions from mass SIM card replacements projected to reach thousands of tons, according to industry estimates released Monday. Approximately 23 million SK Telecom subscribers and an additional 1.87 [...]