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Wed, October 4, 2023 | 23:38

National Assembly speeds up efforts to outlaw dog meat consumption in Korea

National Assembly speeds up efforts to outlaw dog meat consumption in Korea

Legislative efforts to end dog meat consumption in Korea are picking up speed amid rare political unity following the presidential office's outspoken support for ending the centuries-old practice.

2023-10-02 10:17

Over 30,000 protesters march for climate actions

Over 30,000 protesters march for climate actions

Over 30,000 people marched down Sejong-daero street in central Seoul, Sept. 23, calling for climate justice. This was the 923 Climate Justice March, which comes on the heels of worldwide climate protests taking place in September, with millions rallying across the globe. The march was organized by Action for Climate Justice, a coalition of more than 600 civic, environment, la...

2023-10-01 11:40

Korea to step up quarantine efforts against animal diseases

Korea to step up quarantine efforts against animal diseases

The agriculture ministry said Tuesday it will run a five-month special disinfection period to implement stronger antivirus measures against animal diseases in the winter.

2023-09-26 11:38

K-pop fans rally in Seoul against luxury brands' failure on climate action

K-pop fans rally in Seoul against luxury brands' failure on climate action

Global K-pop fans orchestrated international protests across six major cities including Seoul, Monday, urging luxury fashion brands to take action to tackle the climate crisis.

2023-09-25 18:24

SM founder Lee Soo-man to join tree-planting project in LA

SM founder Lee Soo-man to join tree-planting project in LA

The founder and former chief producer of SM Entertainment, Lee Soo-man, is stepping up his environmental, social and governance (ESG) activities with a tree-planting project in Los Angeles.

2023-09-25 09:19

Greenpeace to file constitutional petition demanding climate-related disclosures by firms

Greenpeace to file constitutional petition demanding climate-related disclosures by firms

Greenpeace, a non-governmental environmental organization, said Wednesday it will file a constitutional petition urging the adoption of a system that requires listed companies to disclose information on their response to climate change.

2023-09-20 14:35

Korea to up quarantine efforts against African swine fever during Chuseok

Korea to up quarantine efforts against African swine fever during Chuseok

Korea will implement stronger quarantine steps during the upcoming Chuseok holiday to curb the spread of African swine fever (ASF) following the recent outbreak of the disease from wild boars, the agriculture ministry said Tuesday.

2023-09-19 11:12

3 additional releases of Fukushima wastewater planned by next March: gov't

3 additional releases of Fukushima wastewater planned by next March: gov't

Japan is set to release additional contaminated water from its crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant three more times by next March, according to the Korean government Thursday.

2023-09-14 16:21

Exhibition in Seoul to showcase latest recycling technologies

Exhibition in Seoul to showcase latest recycling technologies

The Seoul city government will host an exhibition, Thursday, showcasing Korea's latest recycling technologies. The city authority will also host an event on the sidelines of the exhibition for visitors who bring their own tumblers.

Ko Dong-hwan | 2023-09-05 08:32

[INTERVIEW] Korean post-war reforestation shows nature can be restored: UNEP chief

INTERVIEWKorean post-war reforestation shows nature can be restored: UNEP chief

The 1950-53 Korean War left South Korea in a state of destruction and poverty only a few years after its liberation from Japan's 35-year colonial rule. With the war coming to a halt in 1953 as an armistice was signed, the South Korean government started building back the country and, after 70 years, the outcome is most notable in its economic accomplishment, most notably in t...

Ko Dong-hwan | 2023-09-03 21:14

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