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Sat, July 2, 2022 | 07:56
Is nuclear energy eco-friendly? EU Taxonomy to test Korea's new definition
Is nuclear energy eco-friendly? EU Taxonomy to test Korea's new definition
Korea has come to a fork in the road, as it seeks to decide whether or not to embrace nuclear energy and natural gas as eco-friendly resources to generate power. The challenge - under pressure from experts and activists - on whether to accept or ditch them, came to the fore after the European Union's Taxonomy draft text accepted them under certain conditions earlier this mont...
Ko Dong-hwan | 2022-01-04 15:47
Korea emitted 701.3 million tons of greenhouse gas in 2019: environment ministry
Korea emitted 701.3 million tons of greenhouse gas in 2019: environment ministry
South Korea emitted a total of 701.3 million tons of greenhouse gas in 2019, the environment ministry said Friday.
2021-12-31 11:10
Over 2,000 wild dogs inhabit Jeju: study
Over 2,000 wild dogs inhabit Jeju: study
Around 2,000 wild dogs are estimated to live in the mountains and hills of Jeju Island, becoming the top predators on the island, a study showed, Tuesday. According to a study conducted by Jeju National University's Wildlife Rescue Center on wild dog inhabitation of the island from April 1 to the Dec. 15, between 1,626 and 2,168 wild dogs are presumed to live in its mountaino...
Bahk Eun-ji | 2021-12-29 12:14
Korea's oldest coal-fired plant to shut down
Korea's oldest coal-fired plant to shut down
South Korea's oldest coal-powered plant will be shut down for good this week, the energy ministry said Tuesday, in line with the government's plan to shift toward renewable energy and to reduce fine dust.
2021-12-28 11:24
Electricity demand hits new wintertime high
Electricity demand hits new wintertime high
South Korea's electricity demand set a new wintertime high Monday as the country was gripped by the coldest weather so far this season, the energy ministry said.
2021-12-27 20:08
Season's 1st cold wave warning issued for Seoul, many parts of Korea
Season's 1st cold wave warning issued for Seoul, many parts of Korea
This season's first cold wave warning will be issued in the greater Seoul area and many other parts of the country on Friday night, with temperatures expected to plummet to as low as minus 15 C the following morning, the weather agency said.
2021-12-24 12:30
  • Korea to have 6 months of summer, 3 months of winter later this century: study
Korea to have 6 months of summer, 3 months of winter later this century: study
Korea to have 6 months of summer, 3 months of winter later this century: study
The climate crisis will lengthen Korea's summers to as long as half a year and bring more heat waves while shortening the winter to under three months during the latter 21st century, according to a recent report by the nation's weather agency, Thursday. The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) published the concerning weather scenario for Korea based on the Intergovernme...
Lee Hae-rin | 2021-12-23 15:56
  • Season's 1st cold wave warning issued for Seoul, many parts of Korea
Heavy snowfall in Seoul; weather advisory issued for greater capital area
Heavy snowfall in Seoul; weather advisory issued for greater capital area
South Korea's weather agency issued a heavy snowfall advisory for the greater Seoul area for the first time this winter, Saturday.
2021-12-18 16:50
Fine dust blankets Seoul
Fine dust blankets Seoul
The sky over central Seoul is clouded with fine dust, Thursday, when ultrafine dust concentration levels reached “bad” in most parts of the country. While the dust is expected to clear up in most regions by Friday, a cold wave is forecast to grip the nation, with Seoul's morning lows hitting minus 5 degrees Celsius. The cold spell will continue through Sunday. Yon...
Lee Hyo-jin | 2021-12-16 16:44
Season's coldest weather to grip Korea this weekend
Season's coldest weather to grip Korea this weekend
South Korea will come under the grip of the season's coldest weather later this week, with the morning lows dipping to minus 9 C in Seoul and minus 15 C in some inland areas, the state weather agency said Thursday.
2021-12-16 15:05
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