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 [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — An arctic cold snap swept across the country Thursday, sending apparent temperatures in Seoul to minus 22 C on the coldest morning of the season, amid forecasts the cold will continue through Friday. Temperatures plunged to minus 24.7 C in Cheorwon County, bordering North Korea, minus 20.6 C in [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – As temperatures plummeted last month, consumers in South Korea wasted no time in opening their wallets wide for winter outerwear and cold-weather gear. Sports and outdoor brands, in particular, have responded with ads featuring big-name models, igniting a marketing frenzy. According to reports from the retail and fashion industries, sales [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — A cold wave hit South Korea on Friday, bringing morning temperatures below the freezing point in most regions, with some areas experiencing a 15 C colder morning than the previous day, according to the state weather agency. The morning lows were minus 3 C in Seoul, minus 2.7 in [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent forecast suggests that fine dust this winter is likely to be thicker than that of last winter. According to the forecast results for the next three months presented by the National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER) to the National Assembly on Sunday, the concentration of ultra-fine dust for [...]