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Mon, October 3, 2022 | 11:52

[INTERVIEW] 'Smart ships need smart ports'

BUSAN - Smart ships need smart ports. That's what Fabio Ballini, an assistant professor at World Maritime University in Malmo, Sweden, often says. With the climate crisis encouraging the world to increase energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions, more and more attention is shifting towards oceans. Largely unexplored natural resources still remain untapped beneath the sea...

Ko Dong-hwan | 2022-09-28 23:53

Millions of pine trees infected with pine wilt disease

An estimated two million pine trees are turning brown after becoming infected with pine wilt disease, according to a local environmental group. The group says that the current damage is close to the levels of 2013 and 2014 when over two million evergreen trees were infected ― if not worse.

Lee Hae-rin | 2022-09-28 16:15

Foul smelling ginkgo nuts prompt Seodaemun District to get smart

One of nature's gifts is trees that bear seasonal fruits that, when ripe, can be hand-picked or sometimes found fallen from the trees. Usually harmless, the fruits offer untainted natural tastes to humans and animals at no costs, a great benefit to farmers relying on selling them and those who appreciate graciousness of Mother Nature.

Ko Dong-hwan | 2022-09-27 17:01

New COVID-19 cases hit 11-week low for Thursday amid virus slowdown

Korea's new COVID-19 cases fell to the lowest number in nearly three months for a Thursday count, as the virus wave is slowing down at a steady pace.

2022-09-22 09:58

Nuclear energy's inclusion in green taxonomy draws backlash

The Ministry of Environment's plan to include nuclear energy in the country's list of environmentally sustainable economic activities is facing a backlash from environmentalists who accuse the government of having fallen behind international standards.

Lee Hae-rin | 2022-09-21 15:32

Nuclear power included in revised green taxonomy

Korea has made it official that nuclear energy will be included in the list of government-labeled green economic activities despite opposition from environmental activists.

2022-09-21 14:37

Nuclear energy's inclusion in green taxonomy draws backlash

Temperatures drop suddenly due to cold air from north

Temperatures took a sudden dive across the country Tuesday, prompting people to change from summer clothes to autumn clothes. According to the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA), the mercury dropped by eight to 13 C from the previous day, as cold air moved here from the north.

2022-09-20 11:55

Typhoon Nanmadol brushes past nation's southern region

Typhoon Nanmadol, which made landfall in southern Japan early Monday morning and pummeled the country, brushed past Korea's southern region. Heavy rain and strong winds forced schools to go online and hundreds of residents were evacuated. As of Monday night, two people were injured and over 7,000 households experienced brief power outages.

Ko Dong-hwan | 2022-09-19 15:56

PM urges tight vigilance against Typhoon Nanmadol

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on Monday called for the highest vigilance against the potential impact of the approaching powerful Typhoon Nanmadol.

2022-09-19 10:49

1 person injured, hundreds evacuated as Typhoon Nanmadol nears

1 person injured, hundreds evacuated as Typhoon Nanmadol nears

Strong winds brought on by Typhoon Nanmadol have toppled trees and caused power outages in southeastern Korea, leaving one person injured and hundreds others evacuated, officials said Monday.

2022-09-19 10:09

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