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Forest Service to Establish 3D-based Wildfire Spread Prediction System

Forest Service to Establish 3D-based Wildfire Spread Prediction System

DAEJEON, Feb. 3 (Korea Bizwire) — The government plans to establish a comprehensive wildfire prevention system using information and communications technology (ICT) including the introduction of a 3D-based wildfire spread prediction system that can reproduce detailed three-dimensional models of mountainous terrain. The Korea Forest Service (KFS) recently announced the launch of a comprehensive wildfire prevention [...]

Sky Lanterns Becoming a Fire Hazard

Sky Lanterns Becoming a Fire Hazard

DAEJEON, Dec. 31 (Korea Bizwire) — On January 1, 2018, there was a massive wildfire on Mt. Samgak caused by sky lanterns, also known as wish lanterns. Although the starting point of the wildfire was almost deserted, there was a sky lantern festival nearby. Witnesses confirmed that a few of the lanterns had drifted towards [...]