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Clothing Expenditure Falls to Record Low Amid Sluggish Demand and Warm Weather

Clothing Expenditure Falls to Record Low Amid Sluggish Demand and Warm Weather

SEOUL, Dec. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – Spending on clothing and footwear in South Korea has dropped to its lowest share of consumer expenditures, as domestic demand remains weak and unseasonably warm weather curbs the need for fall apparel.  Data from Statistics Korea shows that in the third quarter of 2024, average monthly consumer spending per [...]

Localized Downpour in South Korean City Captures Online Attention

Localized Downpour in South Korean City Captures Online Attention

SEOUL, Jul. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – A photograph depicting an intense, localized rainstorm over a small area of the city of Wonju has gone viral on South Korean online communities, sparking discussions about unusual weather phenomena.  The image, shared on the anonymous workplace community “Blind” on July 11, shows a deluge of rain seemingly isolated to [...]

N. Korea Underscores Swift, Accurate Weather Forecasts for Agriculture during Monsoon Season

N. Korea Underscores Swift, Accurate Weather Forecasts for Agriculture during Monsoon Season

SEOUL, Jul. 5 (Korea Bizwire) — North Korea on Friday stressed the need for swift and accurate weather forecasts, as heavy rain likely to fall during the summer monsoon season could seriously affect the country’s agriculture. The Rodong Sinmun, the North’s main newspaper, reported that having accurate weather forecasts is a matter of survival for [...]

Korea’s Meteorological Innovations: Customized Forecasts Aid Farmers, Surfers, and More

Korea’s Meteorological Innovations: Customized Forecasts Aid Farmers, Surfers, and More

SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Korea Bizwire) – The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) has developed an array of specialized weather services to cater to diverse user needs. These encompass customized forecasts tailored for orchardists, predictions for solar power generation based on insolation, and weather insights for prominent tourist attractions. Among these segments, orchardists rely heavily on KMA [...]

Weather Agency Hosts Contest for Abnormal Weather and Climate Change Photos

Weather Agency Hosts Contest for Abnormal Weather and Climate Change Photos

SEOUL, March 3 (Korea Bizwire) — A string of eye-catching abnormal weather and climate change-related artistic photos and videos will be unveiled through a public contest. The online voting for the 40th annual weather and climate photo and video contest organized by the Korea Meteorological Administration will be carried out by March 12. Those wishing [...]

Warm Weather and Rain Threaten Winter Festivals in Gangwon Prov.

Warm Weather and Rain Threaten Winter Festivals in Gangwon Prov.

HONGCHEON, Jan. 13 (Korea Bizwire) — Organizers of winter festivals in Gangwon Province, opening for the first time in three years, are concerned over rising temperatures. On Thursday, the Korea Meteorological Administration reported daytime temperatures of 9-12 degrees Celsius in the inner regions, 10-12 degrees in the mountain ranges and 14-17 degrees on the east [...]