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Outdated military regulations hinder offshore wind power expansion: report

The Ministry of National Defense has come under criticism for adhering to outdated altitude restrictions, which are hindering the expansion of offshore wind power generation facilities. As the urgency of energy transition intensifies in response to climate change, these antiquated standards are seen as a significant barrier to progress.

Jun 17, 2024By Jung Da-hyun
Outdated military regulations hinder offshore wind power expansion: report

Gov't to campaign for K-pop industry to go green

The government will launch a campaign this month to encourage the K-pop industry to embrace more eco-friendly policies, including minimizing the use of plastic in album packaging, the Ministry of Environment said, Sunday.

Jun 16, 2024By Lee Hae-rin
Gov't to campaign for K-pop industry to go green

4th confirmed case of African swine fever confirmed in Korea this year

Korea has confirmed a fourth case of African swine fever (ASF) from pig farms this year, officials said Sunday.

Jun 16, 2024
4th confirmed case of African swine fever confirmed in Korea this year

Man under investigation for killing dog on Jeju Island

A man is being investigated on suspicion of slaughtering his dog in front of other dogs in Jeju.

Jun 14, 2024By Jung Min-ho
Man under investigation for killing dog on Jeju Island
  • Korea bans age-old tradition of dog meat consumption
  • Korea remains divided over how quickly to close down dog meat industry
  • Judiciary to draw up guidelines on penalties for animal abusers

4.8-magnitude earthquake rattles Korea's southwestern region

A 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck an area near the southwestern county of Buan, North Jeolla Province, on Wednesday morning, marking the strongest tremor to be detected on the Korean Peninsula and its surrounding waters so far this year.

Jun 12, 2024By Kwak Yeon-soo
4.8-magnitude earthquake rattles Korea's southwestern region

Nation jolted by this year's strongest quake; 15 aftershocks reported

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck near the southwestern county of Buan on Wednesday, the strongest temblor to hit the Korean Peninsula and its surrounding waters so far this year, the weather agency said.

Jun 12, 2024
Nation jolted by this year's strongest quake; 15 aftershocks reported
  • Yoon orders swift damage assessment, safety check after quake

Beat the heat

Children play at a fountain in Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, Monday. Most regions in Korea, including Seoul, are forecast to see temperatures soar to a maximum of 30 degrees Celsius this week. Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chul

Jun 10, 2024By Lee Hae-rin
Beat the heat

Season's 1st heat wave advisory issued for southeastern regions

The season's first heat wave advisory was issued for southeastern regions Monday, nearly a week earlier than last year, the state weather agency said.

Jun 10, 2024
Season's 1st heat wave advisory issued for southeastern regions

China to reveal beloved panda Fu Bao to public on June 12

Fu Bao, the beloved Korea-born giant panda, will meet the public on June 12 at the Wolong Shenshuping Base in China after going through over two months of quarantine, the National Giant Panda Conservation and Research Center announced, Sunday.

Jun 10, 2024By Lee Hae-rin
China to reveal beloved panda Fu Bao to public on June 12

Korea records second-highest spring temperature this year

Korea experienced its second-highest spring temperatures on record, while the sea surface recorded its highest temperatures in a decade.

Jun 6, 2024By Jung Da-hyun
Korea records second-highest spring temperature this year
  • Korea records hottest April in 50 years due to anticyclone
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