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Sun, December 10, 2023 | 23:46

[INTERVIEW] Radioactive contamination scare threatens fishing industry

INTERVIEWRadioactive contamination scare threatens fishing industry

YEOSU, South Jeolla Province - Fish, shellfish and other marine species in Korean waters cannot be contaminated by the discharge of radioactive water from Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant that is likely to begin later this year, the leader of Korea's fishermen's association said.

Ko Dong-hwan | 2023-07-26 16:35

This year's monsoon season ends after 3rd-heaviest rainfall on record

This year's monsoon season ends after 3rd-heaviest rainfall on record

The state weather agency on Wednesday declared an end to this year's month-long monsoon season, saying scorching temperatures will grip the nation for the time being.

2023-07-26 15:19

Reinstated interior minister vows overhaul of disaster management system

Reinstated interior minister vows overhaul of disaster management system

Interior Minister Lee Sang-min pledged Wednesday to completely overhaul the country's disaster management system to better deal with natural disasters caused by climate change, one day after he was reinstated upon a court rejection of his impeachment.

2023-07-26 12:46

Korea confirms avian influenza cases in cats for first time in 7 years

Korea confirms avian influenza cases in cats for first time in 7 years

Two cats at an animal shelter in Seoul were confirmed to have been infected with a highly pathogenic avian influenza strain, marking the first infections of the virus in mammals in seven years, the agriculture ministry has said.

2023-07-26 10:36

Korea, Japan hold working-level consultations over Fukushima water

Korea, Japan hold working-level consultations over Fukushima water

Korea and Japan held working-level consultations on Tuesday to discuss Seoul's request regarding Tokyo's plan to discharge contaminated water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant.

2023-07-25 09:56

Torrential rain to continue battering Korea on Monday

Torrential rain to continue battering Korea on Monday

Heavy rain is forecast to continue drenching the entire nation on Monday, according to the weather watchdog, Sunday, with more than 100 millimeters of rainfall forecast for some regions. According to the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA), torrential rain accompanied by strong wind, lightning and thunder is expected to continue in Seoul and its surrounding areas and th...

Ko Dong-hwan | 2023-07-23 16:27

VIDEOMonsoon rains to soak entire nation until Monday

Monsoon rains to soak entire nation until Monday

Monsoon rains to soak entire nation until Monday

Monsoon rains are forecast to hit most regions of Korea until Monday, and continue to fall in the Seoul metropolitan region and the central part of the country this week, the state weather agency said Sunday.

2023-07-23 10:22

Gov't raises disaster alert level as Korea braces for more heavy rain

Gov't raises disaster alert level as Korea braces for more heavy rain

The government raised its disaster readiness alert level up a notch Saturday, as the country, still reeling from the aftermath of catastrophic torrential rain last week, braces for more heavy downpours in the coming days.

2023-07-22 20:18

Monsoon rain to resume over weekend; up to 100 mm forecast nationwide

Monsoon rain to resume over weekend; up to 100 mm forecast nationwide

Monsoon rains of up to 100 millimeters are expected to drench South Korea over the weekend, the state weather agency said Friday.

2023-07-21 16:52

[INTERVIEW] Former dog meat farmer finds new life after freeing 200 dogs

INTERVIEWFormer dog meat farmer finds new life after freeing 200 dogs

ASAN, South Chungcheong Province ― “Here, look at my farm, we have everything,” said a former dog meat farm owner surnamed Yang, pointing to the field full of green in Asan, South Chungcheong Province. “My life has never been better!”

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-07-21 16:31

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