Oldest living tiger in Korea dies at age 20

Hancheong, the oldest living tiger in Korea, died on Thursday at the age of 20. The female Mount Paektu tiger had lived for eight years at the Tiger Forest in the Baekdudaegan National Arboretum in Bonghwa County, North Gyeongsang.

2025-11-09

Grenade found on Mount Daemo sparks military, police response

A grenade discovered on a trail on Mount Daemo in Gangnam District, southern Seoul, triggered a military and police response Tuesday, but was later found to be inactive and posed no threat.

2025-08-27

Korea to host UCI Mountain Bike World Series, a first for Asia

Korea will host the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Mountain Bike World Series, becoming the first Asian nation to stage the event. Races will take place in Pyeongchang County, Gangwon, for three consecutive years starting in 2026.

2025-08-19

Nepal waives climbing fees for some peaks to lure mountaineers

Nepal will waive climbing fees for nearly 100 peaks in the remote northwestern Himalayas for the next two years to try and lure more mountaineers to the less developed region bordering China, an official said on Monday.

2025-08-11

Canadian police and rescuers respond as a rock slide hits hikers in Banff, injuries undetermined

Rescue crews, police and paramedics rushed to the remote Canadian Rocky Mountain region of Banff National Park late Thursday after receiving reports that a group of hikers were hit by a rock slide, causing possible injuries and deaths.

2025-06-20

Daegu wildfire extinguished 23 hours after flames reported

The main fire of the wildfire in Daegu that broke out Monday was put out on Tuesday, nearly 23 hours after the initial flames were reported.

2025-04-29

Wildfire on Daegu's Mount Hamji tears through 140 acres

A wildfire on Mount Hamji in Daegu prompted a national emergency response, involving 19 helicopters and 165 personnel, with more than 1,200 residents evacuated and no reported casualties.

2025-04-28

Um Hong Gil Human Foundation celebrates reopening of earthquake-damaged school in Nepal

The Um Hong Gil Human Foundation held a ceremony on Friday celebrating the reopening of the Pikey Phapre school in Nepal and the unveiling of the foundation’s new signboard.

2025-04-21

Man dies after fall from Jesok Mountain bridge, second fatality in two months

A man died early Monday morning after falling from a suspension bridge on Jesok Mountain in Nam District, Gwangju, marking the second such fatality in two months, raising renewed concerns over safety measures.