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Korea's coastlines continue to shrink: 43% of areas at risk of severe coastal erosion

The government has spent nearly 2 trillion won ($1.5 billion) over several decades to address coastal erosion, yet the problem remains severe. Insufficient budget prioritization and inadequate management of preventive infrastructure have led to a continuous reduction in the nation's land area, sparking concerns.

Oct 8, 2024By KTimes
Korea's coastlines continue to shrink: 43% of areas at risk of severe coastal erosion

Korea's rice production to fall for third year in 2024: data

Korea's rice output is projected to fall for the third consecutive year in 2024 due mainly to the decrease in cultivation area, data showed Monday.

Oct 7, 2024By Yonhap
Korea's rice production to fall for third year in 2024: data

Additional case of 'lumpy skin disease' confirmed in Korea

Korea has reported another case of "lumpy skin disease" in cattle, government officials said Saturday, raising the number of confirmed cases this year to eight.

Oct 5, 2024By Yonhap
Additional case of 'lumpy skin disease' confirmed in Korea

Korea starts producing thin, lightweight plastic water bottles

Korea will begin producing thin and lightweight plastic bottles for drinking water for the first time starting next Tuesday, according to the Ministry of Environment, Thursday.

Oct 4, 2024By Lee Hae-rin
Korea starts producing thin, lightweight plastic water bottles

Temperatures dip by up to 10 degrees nationwide

Chilly autumn weather gripped the nation on Wednesday, the first working day of October, as temperatures dived by up to 10 degrees Celsius from the previous day amid strong winds, the state weather agency said.

Oct 2, 2024By Yonhap
Temperatures dip by up to 10 degrees nationwide

Gov't agencies discuss preparedness for Typhoon Krathon

The interior ministry held a meeting Sunday with relevant agencies to discuss preparedness for an approaching typhoon.

Sep 29, 2024By Yonhap
Gov't agencies discuss preparedness for Typhoon Krathon

Korea, China, Japan vow joint efforts for completing int'l plastic reduction pact

Korea, China and Japan agreed Sunday to work more closely to complete negotiations for an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, Seoul's environment ministry said.

Sep 29, 2024By Yonhap
Korea, China, Japan vow joint efforts for completing int'l plastic reduction pact

Korea to provide $500,000 in aid to typhoon-hit Laos

Korea will provide $500,000 worth of humanitarian aid to Laos following devastating floods from a powerful typhoon that left more than 300 people dead, the foreign ministry said Wednesday.

Sep 25, 2024By Yonhap
Korea to provide $500,000 in aid to typhoon-hit Laos

Meteorologist who predicted 40 C summer warns of -18 C winter

In June, professor Kim Hae-dong at Keimyung University, a meteorologist, predicted that summer temperatures could exceed 40 degrees Celsius this year.

Sep 25, 2024By KTimes
Meteorologist who predicted 40 C summer warns of -18 C winter

Korean butterfly doctor's rare samples to return from Japan

Rare butterfly samples collected by world-renowned Korean entomologist Seok Joo-myung across the country during Japanese colonial rule will be returned to South Korea from Japan this week, a government agency said Tuesday.

Sep 24, 2024By Yonhap
Korean butterfly doctor's rare samples to return from Japan
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