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Heavy Snow Disrupts Ferry Services, Flights

Heavy Snow Disrupts Ferry Services, Flights

SEOUL, March 4 (Korea Bizwire) — Forty-one ferry sailings and four flights were canceled nationwide Tuesday, anti-disaster authorities said, amid heavy snow that has blanketed the central provinces of Chungcheong, the southeastern provinces of Gyeongsang and the northeastern province of Gangwon since the weekend. According to the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters, 41 passenger [...]

Snowfall Disrupts Transportation in Central Regions

Snowfall Disrupts Transportation in Central Regions

SEOUL, Feb. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – The central regions were hit by several centimeters of snow on Wednesday, leading to multiple traffic accidents on slippery roads, and flight delays and cancellations. The Korea Meteorological Administration issued a heavy snow advisory for northern Gyeonggi Province, southern Gangwon Province, the central province of North Chungcheong and the [...]

Heavy Snow in Gangwon Province Leads to Rare Wildlife Sightings

Heavy Snow in Gangwon Province Leads to Rare Wildlife Sightings

GANGNEUNG, Feb. 27 (Korea Bizwire) – On February 25, amidst a serene snowfall, a rare sight was captured along National Route 6 connecting Jinbu-myeon in Pyeongchang County with Yeongok-myeon in the city of Gangneung: a long-eared owl, a second-class endangered species and natural monument, perched atop a utility pole. This nocturnal bird, usually active at night, [...]