SUWON, South Korea, April 19 (Korea Bizwire) – Amid rising concerns over climate change, the latest study by the Gyeonggi Green Environment Center anticipates that Gyeonggi Province – a province of 12 million surrounding the South Korean capital – could experience 166 days of summer by 2070. That is about 50 days longer than the [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – The Seoul Metropolitan Government will display 50 photos from the 2016 Hangang (Han River) Summer Festival from December 12 to 16 at the main lobby of the city hall, highlighting the best of the city’s iconic river during this year’s summer season. The Hangang Summer Festival took off in [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – The record-breaking heat wave that continues to beset the Korean Peninsula is triggering health concerns, with citizens succumbing to a number of medical conditions brought on by the oppressive heat. According to the Korea Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (KCDC) on Sunday, 1,949 individuals have suffered from heat-related [...]
ILSAN, Aug. 16 (Korea Bizwire) – Marking their first summer experience ever, twin raccoons at Hanwha Aqua Planet in Ilsan were gifted a special treat on Tuesday comprised of summertime fruits, lance-fish, and mudfish served with ice. Four raccoons were born this February at Hanwha Aqua Planet in Yeosu, two of which were moved to [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – An historic heat wave is enveloping the Korean peninsula, with average highs reaching 35 degrees Celsius across the country, and inland regions like Daegu and North Gyeongsang Province seeing temperatures approach 40 degrees. In fact, Seoul is expected to set a summer record for the most consecutive days with [...]
SEJONG, Aug. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – As part of energy-saving measures, the government will levy a fine of up to 3 million won (US$2,711.4) on shops, restaurants and other businesses that are caught leaving their front doors open with the air conditioning on, officials said Tuesday. The crackdown against wasteful air conditioning started earlier in [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – A prolonged heat wave in South Korea is boosting sales of local retailers, cafes, hotels and theaters as people flock to those air-conditioned places to get relief, industry sources said Tuesday. The entire country has been hit by the scorching weather for the past two weeks, with daytime highs [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – The summer holiday season is at its peak, but not everyone has the time or money to jet off to overseas holiday destinations, let alone domestic beaches or tourist attractions. The young are feeling the pinch the most. High unemployment and stiff competition for jobs leaves little leeway for [...]
ULSAN, July 29 (Korea Bizwire) – Companies in the southeastern city of Ulsan, marked by major shipyards and manufacturing plants, are on a special operational routine from early July to help their employees beat the summer heat worsened by fiery working environments, officials said Friday. Hyundai Heavy Industries, a leading shipbuilder headquartered in the city [...]
SEOUL, July 28 (Korea Bizwire) – Extreme heatwaves are sweeping across the globe, with temperatures in Iraq and Kuwait exceeding 50 degrees Celsius, China’s southern and western regions seeing daily highs over 40 degrees, and Southern California overcome by surging wildfires. Adding to the rising concerns, a team of Korean scientists from Seoul National University [...]