SEOUL, Jan. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — A delayed onset of winter in South Korea has driven a surge in demand for premium bedding, with sales of goose-down and wool comforters soaring as temperatures plummeted in recent weeks. Major department stores, including Lotte, Shinsegae, and Hyundai, reported a 10% year-over-year increase in overall bedding sales from [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 10 (Korea Bizwire) — The season’s coldest weather peaked Friday morning, with temperatures in the Gangwon and northern Gyeonggi provinces plummeting below minus 20 C, the state weather agency said. The morning temperatures in Pyeongchang, Gangwon Province, and Gapyeong, Gyeonggi Province, plunged to minus 24.9 C and minus 21.1 C, respectively, at 7 [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 9 (Korea Bizwire) — The season’s coldest weather gripped the nation on Thursday with temperatures plunging below minus 10 C in Seoul and the northern regions. As of 8 a.m. the lowest temperature in Seoul was minus 10.2 C and the lowest apparent temperature minus 16.7 C, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – As South Korea braces for its coldest winter yet, electric vehicle (EV) owners are expressing growing frustration over significant drops in driving range during frigid weather. Online forums have been buzzing with complaints, with many surprised by how much their EV range decreases compared to summer. Questions about efficient [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – As temperatures drop in Seoul, a long-simmering conflict over the care of stray cats is heating up again, pitting animal welfare advocates against local residents concerned about nuisance and ecological impact. “We must prevent these babies from freezing to death,” said a resident of Seoul’s Gwanak district, who has been [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 6 (Korea Bizwire) — The season’s first frost was observed in Seoul, Daejeon and other parts of the country on Wednesday, up to 16 days later than previous years, the state weather agency said. The first frost was observed in Seoul and Suwon, south of the capital, nine days later than in the [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — Winter, a member of K-pop girl group aespa, will temporarily halt her activities following recent lung surgery, her agency said Friday. “Winter is recovering from pneumothorax surgery,” SM Entertainment said in a release. “We’ll prioritize her health conditions in determining her future schedules.” The surgery was conducted preemptively as [...]
YANGGU, Mar. 15 (Korea Bizwire) – For many, heavy snowfall paints a picture of tranquil landscapes, creating a winter wonderland that captures the season’s romantic essence. However, this idyllic scene belies the tough reality faced by wildlife, as they struggle to endure the harsh conditions. This is particularly true for the endangered Korean goral in Gangwon Province’s [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — Bitter cold weather continued to grip the nation Wednesday, keeping temperatures well below zero in most regions, with Seoul’s morning low at minus 11.2 C, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA). The cities of Incheon and Suwon, both located in the area surrounding Seoul, also recorded morning lows [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — Morning temperatures in Seoul fell to minus 14 C, with apparent temperatures of minus 21.7 C, on Tuesday as the latest cold wave continued to grip South Korea countrywide. The cold wave that struck the country the previous day is expected to further freeze the nation, keeping daytime temperatures [...]