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Rising Black Ice Threat Amidst Fluctuating Winter Temperatures

SEOUL, Jan. 15 (Korea Bizwire) —On January 14, 2025, a 44-vehicle pileup occurred on Jayu-ro in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, attributed to black ice—a thin, nearly invisible layer of ice on roadways that poses significant hazards to drivers. Black ice forms when moisture on the road surface freezes under specific conditions, such as when [...]

Comprehensive Countermeasures Developed for Treacherous Black Ice on Roads

SEJONG, Dec. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — In order to address the problem of black ice, which causes traffic accidents in winter, the government has started to come up with comprehensive measures such as identifying vulnerable ice spots and installing facilities such as advance forecasts and hotlines. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said Monday [...]