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S. Korea’s Sea Level Rises Nearly 10 Centimeters Over 33 Years

S. Korea’s Sea Level Rises Nearly 10 Centimeters Over 33 Years

SEOUL, Dec. 19 (Korea Bizwire) — The sea level of South Korea rose nearly 10 centimeters over the past 33 years as a result of climate change, government data showed Monday. The country’s average coastal surface height grew 9.9 cm between 1989 and 2021, with the yearly average coming to 3.01 milometers, according to the [...]

Sea Level Rising at Growing Rate Around Korean Peninsula

Sea Level Rising at Growing Rate Around Korean Peninsula

SEJONG, Dec. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – Sea levels around the Korean peninsula are rising at an increasing rate, new government data has revealed. According to the Korea Hydrographic and Oceanographic Agency on Wednesday, sea levels around Korea continue to rise. The announcement comes after the group operating under the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries analyzed sea [...]