Drifting ice floats on the Han River near the Ilsan Bridge in Gimpo, Gyeonggi, on Jan. 26, as Korea's cold wave continues.
A man in his 60s died after falling through ice while walking across a frozen river in Okcheon County, North Chungcheong. A passerby called emergency services at 10:49 a.m. Sunday, reporting that “someone has fallen into the water.”
As a bitter cold spell continues, tents used by winter campers dot the frozen surface of the Bukhan River near Chuncheon, Gangwon, on Jan. 25.
The Korea Meteorological Administration announced Saturday that the Han River officially froze for the first time this season, earlier than usual, as a brutal cold wave gripped much of the nation.
Seoul’s Hangang Bus ferries, which have been allowed to operate on half of their routes out of safety concerns, are expected to fully resume service in January 2026.
The Ministry of the Interior and Safety announced on Thursday that the Hangang Bus ferries suffered from unauthorized navigation buoys, inadequate safety measures and weak lines of communication between operators and local authorities.
A group of students explored cultural heritage sites along Korea's Seomjin River, experiencing monastic life, traditional tea culture and historic architecture.
North Korea will launch a luxury cruise ship in the downstream part of the Taedong River that flows to the western port city of Nampho, state media reported Wednesday, in an apparent bid to bolster tourism.
Hangang Bus ferries have repeatedly scraped the riverbed or floating debris at Han River during operation despite following designated routes, according to reports from the Seoul city government and the ferry operator on Monday.
Following another accident, the Democratic Party called for a full suspension of the Hangang Bus service, criticizing Mayor Oh Se-hoon for inadequate safety reviews amid rising concerns about passenger safety and transparency.
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