Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Grocery prices overheat as climate change hurts yields, with no relief in sight

As Korea braces for record-breaking heat and a so-called dry monsoon this summer, climate change is driving up food prices around the world, with years of accumulated climate impacts reducing the yields of crops and seafood, pushing prices higher.

2025-07-04

France shuts schools, Italy limits outdoor work as heat wave grips Europe

Italy banned outdoor work in some regions during the warmest hours, France shut schools and part of the Eiffel Tower and Spain confirmed its hottest June on record as a severe heat wave gripped Europe, triggering widespread health alerts.

2025-07-02

83% of 2020 babies will experience 'unprecedented' temperatures, report shows

A report highlights climate change's severe impact on children, especially from extreme heat.

2025-05-12

Korea's deadly fires made twice as likely by climate change, researchers say

Korea's worst ever wildfires in March were made twice as likely as a result of climate change and such disasters could become even more frequent if temperatures continue to rise, scientists said on Thursday.

2025-05-01

Rain over weekend expected to temper spike to summer-like temperatures

Temperatures in southern regions of the country are expected to reach nearly 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) on Friday, but rainfall over the weekend is expected to ease the warming trend.

2025-04-18

Mercury to hit 30 in some regions Friday as warm spell hits Korea

Temperatures are set to rise sharply on Friday, with southern parts of the country expected to approach 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) — well above seasonal averages.

2025-04-17

'In total despair': Unseasonal cold snap wreaks havoc on pear production in top-growing township

A series of cold snaps following an unseasonably warm March wreaked havoc on pear orchards in Sabolguk-myeon, Sangju, North Gyeongsang, the nation's top pear-growing township.

2025-04-16

Climate change ups Korea's wildfire risk by 120 days: Greenpeace

Research conducted by a KAIST team and Greenpeace a used climate modeling to calculate the increase of wildfire risk from the preindustrial era, finding an increase of up to 120 days.

2025-03-31

Korea calls for all countries to submit climate action plans

Korea has called for all countries to submit their action plans for reducing gas emissions to tackle climate change, highlighting the need to speed up the implementation of the shared international goal under the Paris Agreement.

2025-03-27

Climate change may cost financial firms $32B by 2100: BOK

Korean banks and other financial institutions may lose nearly 46 trillion won ($31.83 billion) by around 2100 if the country fails to properly address climate change, the central bank said Tuesday.

2025-03-18