Environment & Animals

Heaviest November rain in 101 years drenches Jeju

Over 300 millimeters of rain has fallen on the southern island of Jeju over two days this week, the heaviest November downpour in 101 years for the region, the weather agency said Saturday.

Nov 2, 2024By Yonhap

Heaviest November rain in 101 years drenches Jeju

Korea cut greenhouse gas emissions by 6.5% more than target in 2023: panel

Korea cut greenhouse gas emissions by 6.5 percent more than its target in 2023, a presidential panel said Wednesday.

Oct 30, 2024By Yonhap

Korea cut greenhouse gas emissions by 6.5% more than target in 2023: panel

KOAGI hosts international forum to drive action on endangered conifers

SEJONG — The Korea Arboreta and Gardens Institute (KOAGI) hosted an international symposium dedicated to strategies for conserving and restoring endangered conifers. Sponsored by KOAGI’s parent organization, the Korea Forest Service (KFS), the event brought together experts to address urgent conservation needs.

Oct 30, 2024By Jhoo Dong-chan

KOAGI hosts international forum to drive action on endangered conifers

Korea confirms another case of lumpy skin disease

Korea has reported an additional case of lumpy skin disease (LSD) in cattle, raising the total number of confirmed cases this year to 16, the agriculture ministry said Tuesday.

Oct 29, 2024By Yonhap

Korea confirms another case of lumpy skin disease

Korea has reported an additional case of lumpy skin disease (LSD) in cattle, raising the total number of confirmed cases this year to 15, the agriculture ministry said Monday.

Oct 28, 2024By Yonhap

Lotte Aquarium fails to release Beluga whale despite 2019 pledge

On Oct. 24, 2019, Lotte Aquarium in Seoul announced plans to release a Beluga whale from its water tank within five years. The decision came after the second death of a Beluga at the facility, reportedly caused by depression and tinnitus. The announcement was welcomed by animal rights activists.

Oct 22, 2024By Kim Se-jeong

Lotte Aquarium fails to release Beluga whale despite 2019 pledge

Korea hosts climate change conference to achieve UN Sustainable Development Goals

An international conference was held in Seoul on Wednesday to discuss strategies for addressing innovative climate change measures in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the foreign ministry said.

Oct 16, 2024By Yonhap

Korea hosts climate change conference to achieve UN Sustainable Development Goals

Rights watchdog chief calls for 'climate justice for all'

Climate change is one of the greatest risks to human rights today as it threatens many of the fundamental values, including the right to health and even survival itself, Ahn Chang-ho, chief of the National Human Rights Commission of Korea, said Tuesday.

Oct 15, 2024By Jung Min-ho

Rights watchdog chief calls for 'climate justice for all'

Yoon additionally designates special disaster zones over rain damage

President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday designated an additional 14 areas in the country's south as special disaster zones following the recent deadly downpours, his office said.

Oct 15, 2024By Yonhap

Yoon additionally designates special disaster zones over rain damage

Korea sees hottest September ever

Korea experienced its hottest September on record, with unprecedented heatwaves and tropical nights persisting throughout the Chuseok holiday, marking the highest temperatures recorded in 52 years of weather observations.

Oct 8, 2024By KTimes

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Environment & Animals

Heaviest November rain in 101 years drenches Jeju

Korea cut greenhouse gas emissions by 6.5% more than target in 2023: panel

KOAGI hosts international forum to drive action on endangered conifers

Korea confirms another case of lumpy skin disease

Korea confirms another case of lumpy skin disease

Lotte Aquarium fails to release Beluga whale despite 2019 pledge

Korea hosts climate change conference to achieve UN Sustainable Development Goals

Rights watchdog chief calls for 'climate justice for all'

Yoon additionally designates special disaster zones over rain damage

Korea sees hottest September ever

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