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Sat, June 3, 2023 | 07:03

Korea, Germany discuss cooperation on renewable energy development

Korea, Germany discuss cooperation on renewable energy development

Korea and Germany discussed ways Wednesday to boost technology cooperation on wind power, hydrogen and other renewable energy resources, Seoul's industry ministry said.

2023-05-24 15:37

Korean experts to examine water dilution, discharge facilities on 2nd day of Fukushima nuclear plant inspection

Korean experts to examine water dilution, discharge facilities on 2nd day of Fukushima nuclear plant inspection

A Korean team of experts visiting the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant will inspect facilities for dilution and discharge of radioactive water on Wednesday amid concerns over Tokyo's plan to release tons of contaminated water into the sea this summer.

2023-05-24 11:20

Mt. Palgong designated as 23rd national park in Korea

Mt. Palgong designated as 23rd national park in Korea

Mount Palgong, a 1,193 meter-high mountain lying between the southeastern city of Daegu and nearby North Gyeongsang Province, was granted national park status Tuesday, becoming South Korea's 23rd national park.

2023-05-23 20:41

Korean experts set to begin on-site inspection of Fukushima nuclear plant

Korean experts set to begin on-site inspection of Fukushima nuclear plant

A team of Korean experts is set to begin a two-day inspection of the planned release of radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant Tuesday, amid lingering concerns about the safety of the water.

2023-05-23 11:09

Rising temperatures prompt Seoul to launch power-saving campaign

Rising temperatures prompt Seoul to launch power-saving campaign

With temperatures already reaching levels seen in the sweltering summer months, the central and local governments as well as residents are increasingly concerned about rising electricity consumption as air conditioner use is increasing. Particularly this summer, El Nino has begun cranking up water temperatures surrounding the Korean Peninsula, contributing to the early arriva...

Ko Dong-hwan | 2023-05-23 09:00

Korean inspection team arrives in Japan for Fukushima inspection

Korean inspection team arrives in Japan for Fukushima inspection

A team of Korean experts arrived in Japan on Sunday for an on-site inspection ahead of the planned release of radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant into the ocean.

2023-05-21 10:55

Korea issues highest-level warning against foot-and-mouth disease

Korea issues highest-level warning against foot-and-mouth disease

Korea on Friday raised the crisis level of the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) to the highest point in central regions and will implement beefed-up quarantine measures to prevent the spread of the animal disease, the agriculture ministry said.

2023-05-19 10:25

Korea, Japan hold additional working-level talks on Seoul's Fukushima inspection

Korea, Japan hold additional working-level talks on Seoul's Fukushima inspection

Korea and Japan held additional working-level consultations Wednesday to discuss details of Seoul's inspection of Tokyo's plan to discharge contaminated water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant, according to diplomatic sources.

2023-05-17 15:45

Korea to complete vaccinations at local farms this week amid FMD outbreak

Korea to complete vaccinations at local farms this week amid FMD outbreak

Korea plans to complete vaccinations at local farms by the end of this week in the latest move to prevent the spread of foot-and-mouth disease, the agriculture ministry said Wednesday.

2023-05-17 11:49

4.5 magnitude quake strikes off east coast

4.5 magnitude quake strikes off east coast

A 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the east coast city of Donghae on Monday, the weather agency said, but no damage has been reported.

2023-05-15 08:09

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