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Sat, June 3, 2023 | 06:42

Unusually warm weather to give way to cold snap this weekend

Unusually warm weather to give way to cold snap this weekend

The unusually warm weather experienced this week will give way to a returning cold snap across the country during the weekend, weather officials said Thursday.

2023-04-06 17:14

President orders special disaster zone designations for 10 wildfire-hit areas

President orders special disaster zone designations for 10 wildfire-hit areas

President Yoon Suk Yeol ordered government officials to designate 10 areas most affected by recent wildfires as special disaster zones, according to presidential spokesman Lee Do-woon, Wednesday. Special disaster zones are eligible for financial support from the government for disaster recovery work, while local residents are given tax benefits.

Jun Ji-hye | 2023-04-05 16:19

Flights canceled on Jeju Island due to strong winds

Flights canceled on Jeju Island due to strong winds

Scores of flights were grounded on the southern island of Jeju on Wednesday due to dangerous wind conditions.

2023-04-05 13:11

Firefighters combating wildfires in central regions for 3rd day

Firefighters combating wildfires in central regions for 3rd day

Thousands of firefighters and forestry personnel were combating wildfires Tuesday in South Chungcheong Province and the nearby city of Daejeon that have continued for the third day.

2023-04-04 11:53

Seoul wildfire completely extinguished after 25 hours

Seoul wildfire completely extinguished after 25 hours

A wildfire on a mountain in central Seoul was completely put out Monday afternoon after 25 hours, authorities said.

2023-04-03 16:05

Last-ditch efforts under way to contain wildfire in central Seoul

Last-ditch efforts under way to contain wildfire in central Seoul

Firefighting authorities on Monday are making last-ditch efforts to contain a wildfire on a mountain in central Seoul, as smoldering fires have not been completely extinguished for over 20 hours.

2023-04-03 09:35

Seoul wildfire completely extinguished after 25 hours

Yoon orders all-out efforts against spring wildfires

Yoon orders all-out efforts against spring wildfires

President Yoon Suk Yeol instructed relevant authorities Sunday to make all-out efforts to put out and prevent spring wildfires, his office said.

2023-04-02 15:01

Ramsar wetland in Han River cleaned up for protected birdlife

Ramsar wetland in Han River cleaned up for protected birdlife

There is a tiny island on the Han River in the middle of Seoul where human entry is restricted almost all the time. Only those contracted to monitor the site twice daily and those with clearance for research purposes are allowed to visit. The island, 1.3 kilometers long and 300 meters wide, is internationally recognized for its significance in providing a natural habitat for ...

Ko Dong-hwan | 2023-03-28 08:17

Gyeonggi police investigate dog farm after finding dead dogs, animal bones

Gyeonggi police investigate dog farm after finding dead dogs, animal bones

Gyeonggi police launched an investigation into a dog farm in Gwangju last weekend after finding eight dead dogs and the bones of 21 unidentified animals. Police suspected the farm owner had abandoned the animals in violation of the animal protection law. The Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency is currently examining the remains to identify the cause of their deaths. The uniden...

Kim Se-jeong | 2023-03-27 15:20

Zoo shares sad story of what caused Sero the zebra to escape

Zoo shares sad story of what caused Sero the zebra to escape

The sad story of the three-year-old zebra, Sero, is drawing belated public attention after news about his escape from a zoo made headlines. According to zoo officials and fire authorities, Sero escaped from the zoo inside Seoul Children's Grand Park in eastern Seoul by breaking a wooden deck installed around his pen at around 2:50 p.m. on Thursday.

Jun Ji-hye | 2023-03-24 16:44

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