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Psy’s Summer Concert Series Criticized for Wasting Water amid Severe Drought

Psy’s Summer Concert Series Criticized for Wasting Water amid Severe Drought

SEOUL, June 8 (Korea Bizwire) — A popular summer concert series featuring K-pop superstar Psy will make a comeback this year after two-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic. The concert, however, is facing criticism for wasting hundreds of tons of water amid a drought in the country. The 44-year-old singer-rapper announced on Saturday through [...]

Severe Drought Gripping South Korean Farms

Severe Drought Gripping South Korean Farms

HONGSEONG, South Korea, June 5 (Korea Bizwire) – A severe drought accompanied by unusually high temperatures is taking a toll on South Korean farms, with the adverse conditions pushing local governments and the military to contain a crisis that’s showing very little signs of improvement. In South Chungcheong Province, fire trucks, sprinkler trucks and even [...]