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Study Finds Higher Levels of Plasticizer Chemicals in South Korean Infants as Toxins Decline Nationwide

SEOUL, Dec. 31 (Korea Bizwire) — A national environmental health study has revealed that South Korean infants and toddlers have slightly higher concentrations of plastic-softening chemicals in their bodies compared to adults, though the levels remain well below international safety guidelines. The findings, released on December 30 by the National Institute of Environmental Research, come from [...]

Sea Temperatures Could Rise 4.5°C by 2100 Without Carbon Reduction, Korean Study Warns

SEOUL, Dec. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s Meteorological Administration released a stark warning on December 26 about the future of marine environments around the Korean Peninsula, projecting significant changes in ocean temperatures, sea levels, and marine conditions by 2100 without substantial carbon reduction efforts. The high-resolution marine climate change scenario, developed in collaboration with research [...]

South Korea Expands Official Green Guidelines to Boost Eco-Friendly Investments

SEOUL, Dec. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea has broadened its official green taxonomy, recognizing new eco-friendly economic activities such as groundwater reuse, indoor air quality management, and refill station operations. The Ministry of Environment unveiled the revised framework during a government meeting on December 23, highlighting its growing importance for sustainable economic development. The [...]

Cold Wave Grips Nation on Christmas Eve

SEOUL, Dec. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — Subzero temperatures, bolstered by strong winds, gripped the country Tuesday, with the cold wave expected to continue through the Christmas holiday. Morning temperatures were forecast to hover around minus 10 C in the central inlands and mountainous regions of Gangwon Province, as well as the inlands of North Gyeongsang [...]

LG Display and Hanwha Develop Eco-Friendly Packaging with Recycled Plastics

SEOUL, Dec. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — LG Display and Hanwha Solutions have jointly developed eco-friendly cushioning packaging made from post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastics, the companies announced on December 23, 2024. This new packaging is tailored for electronic components and aligns with global sustainability efforts. The two firms collaborated over two years to achieve quality comparable [...]

Radioactive Contamination Persists in Wild Mushrooms from Eastern Japan

TOKYO/SEOUL, Dec. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – Fourteen years after the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, radioactive contamination remains a serious issue for wild mushrooms harvested in eastern Japan, according to a report by Tokyo Shimbun on December 22. A recent investigation by a local citizens’ group revealed that 28% of 100 wild mushroom samples sourced from [...]

Climate Action Card Tops Seoul’s Most Popular Policies of 2024

SEOUL, Dec. 16 (Korea Bizwire) – Seoul’s Climate Action Card emerged as citizens’ favorite municipal policy this year, garnering 69,821 votes or 12.49% of the total ballots cast in the city’s annual policy ranking, officials announced on December 15. The online poll, conducted from December 3 to 9, allowed residents to vote for up to three policies [...]

South Korea Tightens Regulations on Saline Wastewater from Battery Production

SEOUL, Dec. 5 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea’s Ministry of Environment announced plans to revise regulations governing saline wastewater discharge from secondary battery production, aiming to better assess its ecological impact on marine environments. The proposed amendments to the Water Environment Conservation Act and the Sewerage Act will be open for public comment starting December [...]

Study Finds Misleading Claims in South Korea’s Biodegradable Plastics Market

SEOUL, Dec. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea’s consumer protection agency revealed on December 3 that many biodegradable plastic products are being marketed with misleading claims that don’t match their actual certifications, potentially confusing consumers about their environmental impact. The Korea Consumer Agency (KCA) examined online advertisements for 80 biodegradable plastic products currently available in the [...]

Seoul Implements Seasonal Restrictions to Combat Fine Dust Pollution

SEOUL, Dec. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – Seoul has launched its annual Fine Dust Seasonal Management Program, introducing strict measures to reduce air pollution during the winter months. Effective from December through March, vehicles classified as emissions grade 5—the highest polluters—are banned from operating on weekdays between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m., unless equipped with eco-friendly modifications. [...]