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Korea to host UN preparatory meeting on plastic pollution pact next year

Korea to host UN preparatory meeting on plastic pollution pact next year

Korea will host a United Nations committee meeting next year on negotiating to develop an internationally binding agreement on tackling plastic pollution, the foreign ministry said Monday.

2023-10-23 14:10

Plastic use for K-pop albums increases 14 times over last 6 years

Plastic use for K-pop albums increases 14 times over last 6 years

The amount of plastic used by Korean entertainment companies to manufacture K-pop albums increased by more than 14 times in the last six years, according to an opposition lawmaker, Sunday.

2023-10-22 18:19

Six more cases of lumpy skin disease in cattle reported in Korea

Six more cases of lumpy skin disease in cattle reported in Korea

Korea reported six additional cases of lumpy skin disease (LSD) in the country's central region on Sunday, with health authorities making utmost efforts to prevent the spread of the disease.

2023-10-22 13:28

Korea reports additional cases of lumpy skin disease in cattle

Korea reports additional cases of lumpy skin disease in cattle

Korea confirmed additional cases of lumpy skin disease (LSD) in cattle at two local farms Saturday.

2023-10-21 15:23

Korea issues 'serious' alert following first outbreak of lumpy skin disease

Korea issues 'serious' alert following first outbreak of lumpy skin disease

Korea issued a 'serious' warning Friday after confirming the first-ever case of lumpy skin disease (LSD) in cows raised at a local farm, the agriculture ministry said.

2023-10-20 16:51

Oceans minister calls for global solidarity in coping with climate change

Oceans minister calls for global solidarity in coping with climate change

Korea's oceans minister on Wednesday called for global solidarity in addressing climate change, noting the country will seek to share wisdom with the global community by hosting the World Expo 2030.

2023-10-18 16:42

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

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