Environment & Animals

Yoon designates 5 special disaster zones over rain damage

President Yoon Suk Yeol on Monday designated five areas in the central and southern regions as special disaster zones following recent deadly downpours, his office said.

Jul 15, 2024By Yonhap

Yoon designates 5 special disaster zones over rain damage

6 killed, 2 missing as heavy rains pound southern regions

Heavy rains triggered landslides and flash floods in the Korean Peninsula’s southern regions, Wednesday, leaving at least six people dead and two missing, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) and regional fire headquarters.

Jul 10, 2024By Jung Min-ho

6 killed, 2 missing as heavy rains pound southern regions

Koreans face growing challenges over disposal of dead pets

The increasing number of Koreans raising pets has resulted in concerns about how to manage the disposal of deceased animals.

Jul 10, 2024By Kim Se-jeong

Koreans face growing challenges over disposal of dead pets

Record downpour batters North Jeolla, South Chungcheong provinces; at least 4 dead

Record torrential rainfall battered Korea's southern regions Wednesday, leaving at least four people dead and disrupting train services, authorities said.

Jul 10, 2024By Yonhap

Record downpour batters North Jeolla, South Chungcheong provinces; at least 4 dead

Korea pledges $7 mil. to global fund for climate change responses

Korea has decided to contribute $7 million to a global fund for responding to loss and damage caused by climate change as part of efforts to help underdeveloped nations better counter climate challenges, the finance ministry said Tuesday.

Jul 9, 2024By Yonhap

Korea pledges $7 mil. to global fund for climate change responses

1 person missing as heavy rain pounds southern regions; monsoon rain to continue until late Wednesday

Monsoon rains will continue to drench much of the nation until late Wednesday, as heavy downpours have left one person missing, and many houses and roads inundated in the southern regions, the state weather agency said.

Jul 9, 2024By Yonhap

1 person missing as heavy rain pounds southern regions; monsoon rain to continue until late Wednesday

Heavy rain batters country, leaving 1 resident missing, many fleeing for safety

Heavy rain pounded parts of the country's central regions Monday, leaving a resident in the central county of Okcheon missing after a landslide and briefly stranding villagers in the southeastern city of Andong.

Jul 8, 2024By Yonhap

Heavy rain batters country, leaving 1 resident missing, many fleeing for safety

Dozens of flights canceled, delayed on Jeju Island due to strong winds

Dozens of flights have been canceled or delayed on the southern resort island of Jeju due to strong winds on Tuesday.

Jul 2, 2024By Jung Min-ho

Dozens of flights canceled, delayed on Jeju Island due to strong winds

Heavy rain soaks nation; Jeju hit by strong winds

Heavy rain soaked much of the nation Tuesday, while the southern island of Jeju was hit by strong winds, resulting in flight cancellations and delays.

Jul 2, 2024By Yonhap