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Excessive Use of Nitrogenous Fertilizers for Rice Farming Leads to Sharp Increase in Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Study

Excessive Use of Nitrogenous Fertilizers for Rice Farming Leads to Sharp Increase in Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Study

SUWON, Nov. 10 (Korea Bizwire) — The excessive use of nitrogenous fertilizers for rice farming results in a sharp increase in the emission of nitrous oxide, the major greenhouse gas contributor, a study indicated Wednesday. The Gyeonggi-do Agricultural Research & Extension Services doubled the use of nitrogenous fertilizers compared to the standard fertilizing amount (9 kilograms of [...]

South Korean Teenagers Exposed to Dangers of Vietnamese Drug Balloons

South Korean Teenagers Exposed to Dangers of Vietnamese Drug Balloons

SEOUL, Oct. 10 (Korea Bizwire) — Narcotics known as “happy balloons” are being exposed to South Korean teenagers without any discretion, and regulative measures are being called for. Happy balloons are filled with nitrous oxide that cause hallucinations. In South Korea, inhaling nitrous oxide or possessing, selling, or providing it for inhalation purposes can result [...]

Government Bans Use of Nitrous Oxide as a Hallucinogenic

Government Bans Use of Nitrous Oxide as a Hallucinogenic

SEOUL, Jul. 26 (Korea Bizwire) — The South Korean government has criminalized the sale and use of nitrous oxide for the purpose of hallucination, bringing an end to the so-called ‘Happy Balloons’ that have become popular among young Koreans. A new toxic chemicals law amendment was passed after a National Assembly vote, establishing legal grounds to [...]