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PM asks Fukushima inspection team to brief public on results in transparent manner

Prime Minister Han Duk-soo presides over a Cabinet meeting in the central government complex in Seoul, May 30. YonhapPrime Minister Han Duck-soo on Tuesday requested a team of experts to transparently and comprehensively present the outcome of their inspection of Japan's crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant.The 21-member team, headed by Nuclear Safety and Security Commission Chairperson Yoo Guk-hee, returned home Friday after completing their six-day trip to Japan that included the on-site inspection of the plant ahead of its controversial release of contaminated water into the ocean scheduled for this summer.Han made the remarks during a Cabinet meeting as critics, including the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea, have raised questions about the inspection while arguing it was a mere formality insufficient to verify the safety of the discharge process."Our government has dealt in a stern manner with the Japanese government's plan to release contaminated water under the absolute principle that people's health and safety come first," Han said, asking the inspection team to re

May 30, 2023
PM asks Fukushima inspection team to brief public on results in transparent manner
  • Korean inspection team to announce results of Fukushima inspection Wednesday

Flights to resume from typhoon-hit Guam to bring stranded S. Korean tourists home

The waters of the Hagatna River overflows it's banks and encroaches into the Bank of Guam parking lot in Hagatna, Guam, May 25. AP-YonhapKorean tourists stranded on Guam will return home as the international airport on the island is set to resume operation Monday afternoon after closure due to a powerful typhoon, airline officials said. The country's four carriers ― Korean Air, Jeju Air, Jin Air and T'way Air ― said they will resume flights to bring back Korean tourists starting Monday, as the Guam airport reopens at 3 p.m. on the same day (local time).The carriers plan to send a total of 11 passenger jets to Guam on Monday to bring about 2,500 Korean travelers home, according to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. Those planes are expected to arrive at the airport in Guam from Monday to Tuesday. Of them, Jin Air's flight will be the first to return to Incheon International Airport from Guam at 8:40 p.m. Monday.Korean Air, the country's national flag carrier, said it will operate a 338-seat B777-300 aircraft and a 276-seat A330-300, respectively, on Monday and Tuesday

May 29, 2023
Flights to resume from typhoon-hit Guam to bring stranded S. Korean tourists home

Gov't moves to assist 3,400 Koreans stranded in typhoon-hit Guam

In this photo taken by a Korean tourist in Guam, stranded Koreans gather inside the grand ballroom of a local hotel, Thursday (local time), a day after Super Typhoon Mawar hit the island shutting down the local airport and damaging local infrastructure. YonhapBy Ko Dong-hwanAs Guam has been hit by Super Typhoon Mawar, the Korean government is preparing assistance for Korean tourists stranded there, securing local lodgings and preparing medical assistance for those who have been injured.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed with The Korea Times, Sunday, that three shelters have been secured for those affected. Provided by the local Korean community, a Korean church and a local Korean lodge operator on the island, the shelters can house up to 135 altogether, according to the authority.A ministry official said a local Korean medical expert has also been contacted and agreed with the ministry to open a temporary medical center there to assist the injured. The authority said the center is expected to run until Monday, supplying drugs for patients.The ministry's outreach came as 3,400

May 28, 2023By Ko Dong-hwan
Gov't moves to assist 3,400 Koreans stranded in typhoon-hit Guam

About 3,000 Korean tourists stranded in Guam due to Typhoon Mawar aftermath

Water from the Hagatna River floods the Bank of Guam parking lot in Hagatna, Guam, in the aftermath of Typhoon Mawar, May 25. AP-YonhapAbout 3,000 Korean tourists were left stranded in Guam as the island's international airport remained shut down due to damage caused by the powerful Typhoon Mawar, according to diplomatic officials Thursday. According to Korean diplomats in Guam, the number of affected Korean tourists is estimated to be at around 3,200, with most of them currently staying in local hotels. Officials said they could remain stuck in the United States' Pacific island territory for some time, as local authorities expect international flights to resume no earlier than June 1. "When the typhoon landed, everyone stayed indoors in accordance with the government's alert, so there have been no reports of casualties among tourists," said an official at the Korean diplomatic office in Guam's capital of Hagatna.The official, however, pointed out that there have been widespread inconveniences due to water shortages and power outages in hotels and other facilities.He added that full

May 26, 2023
About 3,000 Korean tourists stranded in Guam due to Typhoon Mawar aftermath
  • After Typhoon Mawar battered Guam, 'what used to be a jungle looks like toothpicks'

Gov't to nurture 80,000 professionals with specialization in green industry

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo presides over a meeting at the government complex in Seoul, May 26. Yonhap The government aims to cultivate a total of 80,000 professionals specialized in the green industry, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo said Friday.Han presided over a meeting with related government officials and experts to discuss the government's strategy for fostering talent in the fields of ecology, natural science, and energy."The government will actively support young talent in entering the green industry by creating appealing job opportunities in promising sectors, such as climate, water, and resource recycling," Han said during the meeting at the government complex in Seoul.In order to secure high-quality talent in the natural science field, the government aims to significantly improve the educational system, providing more autonomy and flexibility suitable for the age of convergence."Talents are our most valuable resource and competitive advantage," Han said. (Yo

May 26, 2023
Gov't to nurture 80,000 professionals with specialization in green industry

Korea, Germany discuss cooperation on renewable energy development

This Dec. 12, 2022 file photo shows its offshore wind turbine that obtained a certification from Germany's DEWI-OCC, an international certification agency, for the first time for Korea. Courtesy of Doosan EnerbilityKorea and Germany discussed ways Wednesday to boost technology cooperation on wind power, hydrogen and other renewable energy resources, Seoul's industry ministry said.The two nations held a working-level energy cooperation committee meeting in Korea's southern port city of Busan to explore ways of joint work on technologies for wind power, smart grids, energy storage systems, hydrogen and other new renewable energy fields, according to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy.They shared their energy mix and other policy measures regarding energy security and net-zero goals, and discussed ways to strengthen global energy supply chains and to facilitate hydrogen market.Germany, in particular, shared its experiences and knowledge about how to expand offshore wind power facilities based on public understandings, according to the ministry."The two nations agreed to continue

May 24, 2023
Korea, Germany discuss cooperation on renewable energy development

Korean experts to examine water dilution, discharge facilities on 2nd day of Fukushima nuclear plant inspection

In this file photo, officials at Tokyo Electric Power, the operator of the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant, speak to journalists at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, Feb. 2. YonhapA Korean team of experts visiting the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant will inspect facilities for dilution and discharge of radioactive water on Wednesday amid concerns over Tokyo's plan to release tons of contaminated water into the sea this summer.The 21-member team, headed by Nuclear Safety and Security Commission Chairperson Yoo Guk-hee, is currently on a six-day visit to Japan to assess whether the treated water is safe enough to be discharged into the sea.On Tuesday, the experts began a two-day inspection of the Fukushima nuclear plant and examined the plant's custom purification system, known as ALPS, and facilities related to the K4 tanks, which are designed to store and conduct measurements of radioactive substances.The team plans to visit a nuclides analysis facility and examine the seawater dilution system and discharge facilities later in the day.It will also be briefed by Japanes

May 24, 2023
Korean experts to examine water dilution, discharge facilities on 2nd day of Fukushima nuclear plant inspection

Mt. Palgong designated as 23rd national park in Korea

Environment Minister Han Wha-jin speaks during a press conference at the Government Complex building in Seoul, Tuesday. / YonhapMount Palgong, a 1,193 meter-high mountain lying between the southeastern city of Daegu and nearby North Gyeongsang Province, was granted national park status Tuesday, becoming South Korea's 23rd national park.The Ministry of Environment approved the designation in a meeting of its national park committee, two years after the city of Daegu, 237 kilometers southeast of Seoul, and North Gyeongsang Province, made the recommendation, ministry officials said. It marks the first designation of a national park in seven years after Mount Taebaek, spanning Gangwon and North Gyeongsang Province, was named the country's 22nd national park in August 2016. With its peak reaching 1,193 m above sea level, Mount Palgong is home to 5,296 species of wild animals and plants, including Class 1 endangered animals such as Korean Orange Whiskered Bats and otters, as well as state-designated natural monuments like mandarin ducks.A total of 77 natural scenic resources, including 39

May 23, 2023
Mt. Palgong designated as 23rd national park in Korea

Korean experts set to begin on-site inspection of Fukushima nuclear plant

Officials at Tokyo Electric Power, the operator of the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant, speak to journalists at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, Feb. 6. YonhapA team of Korean experts is set to begin a two-day inspection of the planned release of radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant Tuesday, amid lingering concerns about the safety of the water.The 21-member team, headed by Nuclear Safety and Security Commission Chairperson Yoo Guk-hee, will visit the plant from early Tuesday to examine the plant's custom purification system, known as ALPS, and assess whether the treated water is safe enough to be released into the sea.The team will also focus on inspecting facilities related to the K4 tanks, which are designed to store and conduct measurements of radioactive substance.Tokyo will seek to deepen understanding among Koreans about the safety of the water release through this week's inspection, Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno told a press briefing.On Monday, the experts held a four-hour meeting with Japanese officials from the Tokyo

May 23, 2023
Korean experts set to begin on-site inspection of Fukushima nuclear plant

Rising temperatures prompt Seoul to launch power-saving campaign

Ventilation fans for air-conditioners cover an exterior of a building in Seoul, May 15. Korea Times filePromotion, education, subsidies offered to mitigate seasonal high demand for electricityBy Ko Dong-hwanWith temperatures already reaching levels seen in the sweltering summer months, the central and local governments as well as residents are increasingly concerned about rising electricity consumption as air conditioner use is increasing. Particularly this summer, El Nino has begun cranking up water temperatures surrounding the Korean Peninsula, contributing to the early arrival of the summer season.The government also raised electricity rates by 5.3 percent, May 16, adding a significant financial burden to the public.The Seoul Metropolitan Government is asking residents to take part in a power-saving campaign as well as offering subsidies for power consumption. Power meters outside a commercial building in Seoul, Feb. 28 / NewsisSince 2020, the city's overall power usage has been increasing by 3 percent annually, indicating that electricity consumption is likely to increase this su

May 23, 2023By Ko Dong-hwan
Rising temperatures prompt Seoul to launch power-saving campaign
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