Environment & Animals

43 cases of heavy downpours have occurred in regions without emergency text alert service

Forty-three cases of heavy downpours warranting emergency alerts have occurred in regions where the text alert system was unavailable so far this year, data showed Monday, prompting calls to expand the service nationwide.

Sep 23, 2024By Yonhap

43 cases of heavy downpours have occurred in regions without emergency text alert service

Kyung Hee University System discusses daunting global issues ahead of International Day of Peace

Kyung Hee University System held its annual Peace BAR Festival on Friday to celebrate the U.N.-designated International Day of Peace, observed annually on Sept. 21.

Sep 23, 2024By Jhoo Dong-chan

Kyung Hee University System discusses daunting global issues ahead of International Day of Peace

2.2 magnitude earthquake strikes waters off southeastern city of Ulsan

A 2.2 magnitude earthquake struck waters off the southeastern city of Ulsan on Sunday, the weather agency said, anticipating no damage.

Sep 22, 2024By Yonhap

2.2 magnitude earthquake strikes waters off southeastern city of Ulsan

Over 900 evacuated as heavy rain floods homes, roads in southern Korea

Record-level heavy rains across Korea triggered landslides and flooding, forcing the evacuation of more than 900 people in southern regions and submerging roads and buildings Saturday.

Sep 21, 2024By Yonhap

Over 900 evacuated as heavy rain floods homes, roads in southern Korea

Gov't raises heavy rain warning level

The Ministry of the Interior and Safety said Friday the government raised the heavy rain warning level by one notch from "interest" to "caution," as a torrential rain advisory has been issued for the nation's central and southern regions, and the southern island of Jeju.

Sep 20, 2024By Yonhap

Heatwave watch issued for Seoul; latest on record

A heat wave watch was issued for all parts of Seoul on Sunday, the first time it was issued this late in the year, according to the weather authorities.

Sep 15, 2024By Yonhap

Heatwave watch issued for Seoul; latest on record

Fishing boat off Jeju coast overrun by tens of thousands of dragonflies

Anglers on a fishing boat off the coast of Jeju Island faced an unusual challenge when a massive swarm of dragonflies descended on them.

Sep 12, 2024By KTimes

Fishing boat off Jeju coast overrun by tens of thousands of dragonflies

Coupang, Naver criticized for ads selling puppies shipped in boxes

Online commerce platforms, such as Coupang and Naver, faced public backlash earlier this week after featuring advertisements for the sale of puppies on their sites.

Sep 12, 2024By Kim Se-jeong

Coupang, Naver criticized for ads selling puppies shipped in boxes

Autumn heat wave set to reach climax Wednesday

An unprecedented autumn heat wave is set to reach its peak on Wednesday, the state weather agency said, as the daytime high is forecast to rise to a record 35 degrees Celsius in Seoul amid a heat wave advisory issued for almost all regions of the country.

Sep 11, 2024By Yonhap

Autumn heat wave set to reach climax Wednesday

3rd dolphin death at Geoje Sea World highlights 'whale graveyard' nickname

A baby bottlenose dolphin born on Aug. 28 at Geoje Sea World in South Gyeongsang Province, died just 10 days later, marking the third dolphin death at the facility this year, including the newborn calf.

Sep 11, 2024By KTimes

3rd dolphin death at Geoje Sea World highlights 'whale graveyard' nickname

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