SEOUL, Aug. 16 (Korea Bizwire) – With Korea suffering from its worst heat wave since 1994, the unusual weather has provided the perfect breeding environment for deadly mites (Haemaphysalis longicornis) that transmit SFTS (severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome). According to health authorities, deadly mites have grown much more energetic this year due to this summer’s prolonged [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – An historic heat wave is enveloping the Korean peninsula, with average highs reaching 35 degrees Celsius across the country, and inland regions like Daegu and North Gyeongsang Province seeing temperatures approach 40 degrees. In fact, Seoul is expected to set a summer record for the most consecutive days with [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea’s electricity use hit a new record high again on Thursday as the country has been simmering in a weeks-long heat wave, the authorities said. The maximum electricity load soared to 84.49 million kilowatts as of 3 p.m., breaking the previous record of 83.7 million kilowatts set on [...]
SEJONG, Aug. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – As part of energy-saving measures, the government will levy a fine of up to 3 million won (US$2,711.4) on shops, restaurants and other businesses that are caught leaving their front doors open with the air conditioning on, officials said Tuesday. The crackdown against wasteful air conditioning started earlier in [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – A prolonged heat wave in South Korea is boosting sales of local retailers, cafes, hotels and theaters as people flock to those air-conditioned places to get relief, industry sources said Tuesday. The entire country has been hit by the scorching weather for the past two weeks, with daytime highs [...]
SEOUL, July 25 (Korea Bizwire) – The scorching heat gripping the Korean Peninsula is forecast to continue through early August, with the temperature hovering above 33 C in many regions, South Korea’s weather agency said Sunday. The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) said the heat wave sweeping the country is likely to continue for some time [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Korea Bizwire) – As the record heat wave continues, farm animals from clams and poultry to cattle have succumbed to the oppressive temperatures. The scorching heat is having a particularly devastating impact on farming. In Buan, a western coastal county in North Jeolla Province, approximately 40 tons of clams died from the [...]