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Global attention centers on reducing plastic production as 5th round of negotiations begins in Busan

The fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5), which will kick off in Busan on Monday and run through Dec. 1, is attracting keen attention from around the world as to whether participating nations can reach a legally binding international treaty on plastic pollution, according to government officials, Sunday.

Nov 24, 2024By Jung Da-hyun
Global attention centers on reducing plastic production as 5th round of negotiations begins in Busan
  • Will nations sign binding global plastic reduction treaty in Busan?
  • Final round of negotiations on plastic pollution to kick off in Korea this week

Final round of negotiations on plastic pollution to kick off in Korea this week

Korea will host the final round of international negotiations for a binding plastic regulation agreement this week, officials said Sunday, with attention paid to whether countries can reach an agreement amid a sharp division over regulatory approaches.

Nov 24, 2024By Yonhap
Final round of negotiations on plastic pollution to kick off in Korea this week
  • Global attention centers on reducing plastic production as 5th round of negotiations begins in Busan

Korea's iconic pine trees face extinction due to climate change

Korea's iconic pine trees are at risk of withering and dying due to the effects of climate change, according to a government study, Wednesday. This has raised growing concerns that the nation's symbolic tree could potentially disappear from the Korean Peninsula, marking a significant environmental loss.

Nov 20, 2024By Lee Hae-rin
Korea's iconic pine trees face extinction due to climate change

Korea reports season's third avian influenza case

Korea has confirmed the season's third case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) at a poultry farm west of Seoul, a provincial government said Monday.

Nov 18, 2024By Yonhap
Korea reports season's third avian influenza case

Temperatures forecast to drop below freezing in Seoul on Monday

Morning temperatures in Seoul are expected to drop below freezing on Monday as cold air spreads across Korea following an unusually warm fall.

Nov 17, 2024By Jung Min-ho
Temperatures forecast to drop below freezing in Seoul on Monday

Korea to double marine protection zone, address climate change

Korea's oceans ministry said Wednesday it plans to nearly double the size of its marine protected area by 2027 as part of efforts to proactively address climate change.

Nov 13, 2024By Yonhap
Korea to double marine protection zone, address climate change

Korea reports season's second avian influenza case

Korea has confirmed the season's second case of highly pathogenic avian influenza at a poultry farm, the North Chungcheong provincial government said Friday.

Nov 8, 2024By Yonhap
Korea reports season's second avian influenza case

Korea to cut 1.6 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually by using cattle feces

Korea plans to cut 1.6 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions each year from 2030 by utilizing cattle feces as a new source of energy, the government said Friday.

Nov 8, 2024By Yonhap
Korea to cut 1.6 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually by using cattle feces

Season's first frost seen in Seoul, Daejeon

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.

Nov 6, 2024By Yonhap
Season's first frost seen in Seoul, Daejeon

Environment minister reiterates 'flexible' introduction of disposable cup deposit system

Environment Minister Kim Wan-seop said Monday that the government will focus on urging providers and users of disposable plastic cups to voluntarily adopt a deposit system, citing the challenges of enforcing the current regulation nationwide.

Nov 4, 2024By Jung Da-hyun
Environment minister reiterates 'flexible' introduction of disposable cup deposit system
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