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S. Koreans Demand Improved Weather Forecasting Accuracy: Report

SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — A growing number of voices are urging the government to eliminate mistrust in weather forecasts due to their increasing importance in the face of abnormal weather patterns. According to a report submitted by the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) to Rep. Lee Ju-hwan of the People Power Party, there were [...]

KMA, Frequent Inaccurate Weather Forecasts but 10 Billion Won on Incentives

SEOUL, Oct. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) came under fire due to the frequent inaccuracy of its weather forecasts at a parliamentary audit on October 10. Lee Seok-hyun of the main opposition New Politics Alliance for Democracy stated, “One of three special weather reports turned out to be incorrect.” “It is confirmed that 2779 of [...]