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Sat, October 23, 2021 | 14:33

Chemical leak kills 2, injures 9 at building construction site

A chemical used for fire suppression leaked from the basement of a high-rise building under construction in southwestern Seoul, Saturday, leaving two workers dead and nine others injured, according to firefighters.

2021-10-23 14:09

1 found dead, 2 rescued after boat capsizes near Dokdo

One crew member was found dead and two others were rescued Thursday after a fishing boat capsized in waters near South Korea's easternmost islets of Dokdo a day earlier, the Coast Guard said. Six people remained unaccounted for after the 72-ton vessel capsized in waters 168 kilometers northeast of Dokdo at 2:24 p.m. on Wednesday, as officials stepped up search and rescue oper...

2021-10-21 08:59

Fishing boat carrying 9 capsizes in waters off Dokdo

A fishing boat carrying nine crewmen capsized in waters off the country's easternmost islets of Dokdo, Wednesday, the Coast Guard said.

2021-10-20 17:26

Chinese fishing boat sinks off Korea's west coast, leaving 3 unconscious, 3 missing

A Chinese fishing boat capsized in waters off the southwestern city of Gunsan on Wednesday, leaving seven crew members missing, Coast Guard officials said.

2021-10-20 09:07

Local campsites struggling with trash, noise from campers

Camping has been gaining in popularity, especially since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, as it is an activity in which people can enjoy nature in a quiet space while minimizing contact with others. While people usually enjoy camping with tents at designated campsites, many also choose auto camping, called “chabak” in Korean, which translates to, “spending the night in one...

2021-10-20 08:47

Making dried persimmon

A farmer hangs persimmons to be dried at a farm in Sangju, North Gyeongsang Province, Monday. Dried persimmons have a chewy texture and sweeter flavor, making them a popular wintertime snack in Korea. Yonhap

2021-10-18 16:56

First frost of season spotted in Seoul as chilly weather continues

The first frost of the season was observed in Seoul on Monday as unseasonably cold weather continued for most parts of the country in the morning, the state weather agency said.

2021-10-18 10:47

Trees covered with frost as unseasonably cold weather continues [PHOTOS]

Early cold wave grips nation

Unseasonably low temperatures hit the country over the weekend, forcing people to put on their winter coats early, with cold weather alerts being issued in almost all regions. On Sunday, Seoul's morning low fell to 1.3 degrees Celsius, which is usually not recorded until the end of November or early December. It was the lowest mid-October temperature in 67 years since 1.2 deg...

2021-10-17 16:18

Seoul logs coldest morning for mid-October in 67 years

Temperatures in Seoul sharply dropped to nearly 1 degree Celsius on Sunday, marking the coldest morning for mid-October in 67 years, the state weather agency said.

2021-10-17 12:35

Farmers struggle with labor shortage as pandemic disrupts migrant work system

Koh Jin-taek is proud of having built a small but stable farming business in Anseong, 77 kilometers south of Seoul, over the past two decades producing primarily lettuce, chicory and other types of leafy vegetables. He currently owns 44 vinyl greenhouses and had supplied nearly 10,000 kilograms of produce monthly to food companies, with annual sales climbing as high as 800 mi...

2021-10-17 09:25

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