SEOUL, August 1 (Korea Bizwire) — Seoul Grand Park has introduced a series of special summer meals to help its animals stay cool and healthy during the sweltering heat, the zoo announced on Friday. To combat heat-induced stress and potential immune decline, the park is providing 920 kilograms of protein-rich meats, hydrating fruits, and nutrient-packed [...]
SEOUL, July 31 (Korea Bizwire) — A total of 16 people have died from heat-related illnesses in South Korea so far this year as the country continues to endure severe heat waves, health authorities said Thursday. A total of 2,900 patients had visited emergency rooms for heat-related conditions as of Wednesday since mid-May, when authorities [...]
SEOUL, May 24 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea is likely to face another unusually hot summer this year, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA), which on Thursday released its climate outlook for June through August. The agency forecast higher-than-average temperatures across the country, driven by global oceanic heat and high-pressure systems that could lock [...]
SEOUL, March 31 (Korea Bizwire) — Major South Korean airlines are significantly expanding their routes to China and Japan during the summer schedule period from March 30 to October 25, capitalizing on expected high demand for travel to destinations less impacted by inflation and currency fluctuations. According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Korean carriers [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – A government investigation has revealed dramatic price hikes at hotels and lodging facilities during South Korea’s peak summer season, particularly around major music festivals and local cultural events. The Korea Consumer Agency disclosed its findings on October 29 after examining prices at 347 accommodations listed on booking platforms. The investigation [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 9 (Korea Bizwire) — Extreme heat wave in August is forecast to push up electricity costs for households by an average of 13 percent, the state-run power company said Monday. The average usage of electricity per household climbed 9 percent in August from a year earlier to come to 363 kilowatt-hours (kWh), which [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s average daily maximum power demand reached a new high in August as the country experienced scorching summer heat that persisted throughout the month, data showed Monday. The country’s peak power demand in August averaged 87.8 gigawatts, a 6.1 percent increase from a year earlier, according to the [...]
SEJONG, Aug. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun has confirmed that the government will increase electricity prices after summer comes to a close, in an effort to ease financial burdens on Korea Electric Power Corp (KEPCO). “We plan to raise electricity bills,” Ahn said during a meeting with reporters in the central city [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – The National Fire Agency of South Korea reported a significant increase in wasp sting incidents as the prolonged heatwave has contributed to a rapid growth in wasp populations across the country. According to statistics released on August 25, wasp sting accidents have shown a consistent annual spike starting in July, [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — The number of heat-related patients has exceeded 3,000 so far this year, as scorching heat continues to sweep across the nation, health authorities said Friday. The total number of such patients had reached 3,019 as of Wednesday since May 20, when the government began monitoring cases for the year, [...]