SEOUL, Sept. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea has succeeded in cultivating and harvesting a variety of fruits and vegetables such as watermelons and tomatoes in Antarctica, a first since its entry into the coldest continent on earth. The Korea Polar Research Institute said Wednesday that the indoor farm that it, together with the Rural [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 28 (Korea Bizwire) – Four lucky individuals have been given the chance of a lifetime after becoming the final selections for a six-day journey to a South Korean research base in Antarctica. The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries had announced a “Visit Antarctica” expedition open to the public to commemorate the 30th anniversary [...]
SEJONG, Nov. 24 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea will renovate the King Sejong Station in Antarctica to upgrade its aged facilities and expand its space by early 2018, the Korea Polar Research Institute (KPRI) said Thursday. The nation’s inaugural Antarctic station undergoes renovation for the first time in 28 years after opening on King George [...]