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Thu, March 23, 2023 | 16:38

Nuke safety review still under way on Japan's plan to release contaminated water

Nuke safety review still under way on Japan's plan to release contaminated water

A top Korean official stressed that a nuclear safety review process has not yet finished for Japan's planned release of contaminated water from its hobbled Fukushima Daiichi plant into the sea.

2023-01-15 13:53

Downpours, strong winds hit Jeju, disrupting airport operations

Downpours, strong winds hit Jeju, disrupting airport operations

About 300 mm of heavy rain soaked Jeju Island's mountain areas amid strong winds over the past day, causing flight cancellations and delays, the weather agency said Friday.

2023-01-13 11:44

Fine dust to blanket Korea until Thursday

Fine dust to blanket Korea until Thursday

Fine dust is forecast to continue blanketing most parts of the country until Thursday, with levels expected to remain “bad,” according to the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA), Monday. Weather authorities advise people to refrain from outdoor activities or wear masks when they go outside, forecasting that the fine dust level will improve from this Friday.

2023-01-09 16:45

Fine dust level soars to worst this winter

Fine dust level soars to worst this winter

Air quality in Korea reached its worst level this winter Saturday due to high levels of fine and “yellow” dust, according to the weather authorities.

2023-01-07 14:29

2022 was ninth warmest year on record in Korea

2022 was ninth warmest year on record in Korea

Last year was the ninth warmest year on record in Korea, data showed Saturday.

2023-01-07 11:40

PM orders emergency measures to cut emissions amid ultrafine dust

PM orders emergency measures to cut emissions amid ultrafine dust

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on Friday instructed relevant authorities to take emergency measures to cope with ultrafine dust plaguing the nation.

2023-01-06 20:07

Military city Gyeryong undergoes revamp with green initiatives

Military city Gyeryong undergoes revamp with green initiatives

GYERYONG, South Chungcheong - Sindoan District, a small northern part of the city of Gyeryong, has one of the country's most unique backgrounds. With approximately 8,500 residents, the population almost entirely consists of soldiers on duty at Gyeryongdae - the joint headquarters for the country's Army, Navy and Air Force - and their families. With Gyeryongdae situated inside...

2023-01-04 10:29

Seoul's ultrafine dust density falls to record low in 2022

Seoul's ultrafine dust density falls to record low in 2022

Seoul saw a record-low ultrafine dust density last year mainly on the back of continued efforts to tackle worsening air pollution problems, and favorable weather conditions, the city government said Tuesday.

2023-01-03 15:10

[INTERVIEW] Korea vows to support developing nations' 'green transition'

INTERVIEWKorea vows to support developing nations' 'green transition'

Korea and Indonesia signed the Green Transition Initiative last November to provide the Southeast Asian country with development assistance to expand the use of electric vehicles. The initiative, signed on the sidelines of the G20 Bali Summit, seeks to help Indonesia, with a population of 276 million, develop a more eco-friendly auto market. The pact also benefits Korea's aut...

2023-01-03 03:33

Korea aims to cut ultrafine dust by 30% by 2032

Korea aims to cut ultrafine dust by 30% by 2032

Korea aims to cut the country's annual average level of ultrafine dust particles by 30 percent by 2032, the environment ministry said Tuesday.

2022-12-27 15:24

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