Mainland haenyeo despair as climate change turns Korea's seas barren

"I've dived for over 50 years, and this is the first time I've seen sea urchins dried up dead in the water. The sea pineapples are dead, the conch are dead … now there's nothing in the sea," Lee Bok-soon, a professional haenyeo from Geoje said.

2024-12-26

Korea hosts climate change conference for UN Sustainable Development Goals

An international conference was held in Seoul on Wednesday to discuss strategies for addressing innovative climate change measures in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Foreign Ministry said.

2024-10-16

South Koreans believe climate change an equal threat to North's nukes: Survey

South Koreans now believe climate change poses an equal threat to North Korea’s nuclear program, a recent survey shows, as the nation experienced unprecedented heat over the summer.

2024-10-10

Mount Seorak's fall foliage arrives in October for first time in 13 years

Fall foliage has arrived later than usual in Korea this year, primarily due to prolonged summer weather.

2024-10-07

As torrential downpours increase, new KMA chief focuses on accurate forecasts

The national weather agency is bracing for potential disaster-level downpours this summer and strives for accurate forecasts, according to Jang Dong-un, the new chief and administrator of the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA).

2024-07-03

Tackling the Asia-Pacific’s loss of biodiversity

We can “walk the talk” necessary to achieve this if everyone in this region steps forward to “Be part of the Plan.”

2024-05-21

Olive oil prices soar 30 percent as climate change ravages Spain's groves

Olive oil price from major retailers in Korea rose by more than 30 percent earlier this month due to the impacts of climate change.

2024-05-14

Constitutional Court hears young environmental activists in first litigation on climate change

The Constitutional Court on Tuesday held a public hearing on a petition filed by teenage environmental activists against the government for violating their fundamental rights by insufficiently responding to climate change.

2024-04-23

British Ambassador, video contest winners highlight role of women in fighting climate change

The British Embassy hosted an event coinciding with International Women's Day that invited four female students to the discuss the climate crisis with Ambassador Colin Crooks and other prominent figures.

2024-03-08

Climate change wreaks havoc on spring and winter festival schedules

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration and Korea Forest Service, this year’s cherry blossoms will start to bloom a day or even a week earlier than the average annual blooming period.

2024-02-25

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