SEOUL, Oct. 18 (Korea Bizwire) – More than half of South Korea’s wild Asiatic black bears, also known as moon bears, are currently unaccounted for, according to data released by the Ministry of Environment. The report, obtained by Democratic Party lawmaker Lee Yong-woo of the National Assembly’s Environment and Labor Committee, reveals that out of 89 [...]
SOKCHO, Oct. 17 (Korea Bizwire) – In a bid to preserve natural habitats and prevent safety hazards, officials at Seoraksan National Park have launched a campaign to discourage hikers from using unauthorized trails, the park administration announced on October 16. The campaign, which runs through October 31, aims to raise awareness about the environmental impact of [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Korea Bizwire) – Emart, one of South Korea’s largest retailers, is taking a proactive stance against climate change through various afforestation activities, with its latest initiative reaching as far as the steppes of Mongolia. On October 15, Emart announced that it had begun planting trees in Mongolia’s Terelj National Park on October 10, [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 15 (Korea Bizwire) – As climate change continues to intensify, a new study warns that emergency medical services worldwide are woefully unprepared for its impacts. Despite the looming crisis, few countries have assessed the scale of the threat or developed plans to address it. International emergency medicine experts are sounding the alarm, calling for [...]
SEONGNAM, Oct. 15 (Korea Bizwire) – A recreational kayaking event in Seongnam, a city southeast of Seoul, has drawn sharp criticism from environmental groups and local politicians after an attempt to raise water levels left fish stranded in dried-up sections of the Tancheon Stream. The incident occurred during the 2024 Seongnam Festival (October 5-13), where city [...]
BUSAN, Oct. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – Rising sea temperatures and deteriorating fishing conditions are driving a wave of closures among South Korea’s offshore fishing vessels, with more than half of the fleet considering decommissioning. The National Federation of Fisheries Cooperatives for Large Trawlers announced on October 7 that 74 out of 136 vessels in its fleet have [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – In a move to reduce plastic waste, South Korea is set to introduce its first domestically produced lightweight water bottles, bringing a familiar sight from overseas travel to local store shelves. The Ministry of Environment announced on October 3 that Lotte Chilsung Beverage will launch its ICIS N bottled water [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – In an innovative approach to environmental conservation, DL E&C, a major South Korean construction company, has introduced urban beekeeping at one of its construction sites, the company announced on September 30. This marks the first instance of a domestic construction firm establishing an urban apiary to promote biodiversity. The pilot [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Heavy Industries, a major South Korean shipbuilder, announced on September 30 that it will implement 3D digital production blueprints for all shipbuilding operations starting in October, marking a significant leap in the industry’s digital transformation. This move will eliminate the need for traditional production blueprints and inspection documents used [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – A majority of South Koreans are willing to cut their annual consumption by 15% or more to combat global warming, according to a recent international survey that highlights the country’s growing environmental consciousness. The Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs released a report comparing climate change perceptions across 10 [...]