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Tue, May 30, 2023 | 14:23

Yellow dust blankets Korea; fine dust advisory issued

Yellow dust blankets Korea; fine dust advisory issued

Almost all of Korea was shrouded Wednesday by a yellow dust storm originating in the Gobi Desert in northern China and Mongolia, the state weather agency said.

2023-04-12 09:52

Gangneung wildfire kills one, burns over 40 homes; 1,000 people evacuated

Gangneung wildfire kills one, burns over 40 homes; 1,000 people evacuated

A wildfire raged through Korea's eastern coastal city of Gangneung, Tuesday, amid gusty winds and arid conditions, destroying over 100 structures, including around 40 homes, and displacing over 1,000 people. Firefighters and emergency workers extinguished the flames in the evening, some eight hours after the blaze began.

Ko Dong-hwan | 2023-04-11 21:06

Gangneung wildfire threatens safety of cultural assets

Gangneung wildfire threatens safety of cultural assets

The cultural heritage management authority was on high alert Tuesday as a wildfire spreads rapidly in strong winds in the eastern coastal city of Gangneung, threatening the safety of cultural assets in the region.

2023-04-11 16:06

Korea's annual temperature rises by 0.2 C every 10 years: weather agency

Korea's annual temperature rises by 0.2 C every 10 years: weather agency

Korea's annual average temperature has risen by 0.2 C every 10 years over the past century, which is three times faster than the global average, the chief of the state weather agency said Tuesday.

2023-04-11 15:21

Zurich, Oslo and Canberra top smart cities index

Zurich, Oslo and Canberra top smart cities index

The Swiss city of Zurich took first place in this year's new smart city index jointly published by an independent academic institution in Switzerland and a Seoul-based global smart city facilitator. The Swiss city was followed by Oslo, Austria and Canberra, Australia.

Ko Dong-hwan | 2023-04-11 15:13

Unusually warm weather to give way to cold snap this weekend

Unusually warm weather to give way to cold snap this weekend

The unusually warm weather experienced this week will give way to a returning cold snap across the country during the weekend, weather officials said Thursday.

2023-04-06 17:14

President orders special disaster zone designations for 10 wildfire-hit areas

President orders special disaster zone designations for 10 wildfire-hit areas

President Yoon Suk Yeol ordered government officials to designate 10 areas most affected by recent wildfires as special disaster zones, according to presidential spokesman Lee Do-woon, Wednesday. Special disaster zones are eligible for financial support from the government for disaster recovery work, while local residents are given tax benefits.

Jun Ji-hye | 2023-04-05 16:19

Flights canceled on Jeju Island due to strong winds

Flights canceled on Jeju Island due to strong winds

Scores of flights were grounded on the southern island of Jeju on Wednesday due to dangerous wind conditions.

2023-04-05 13:11

Firefighters combating wildfires in central regions for 3rd day

Firefighters combating wildfires in central regions for 3rd day

Thousands of firefighters and forestry personnel were combating wildfires Tuesday in South Chungcheong Province and the nearby city of Daejeon that have continued for the third day.

2023-04-04 11:53

Seoul wildfire completely extinguished after 25 hours

Seoul wildfire completely extinguished after 25 hours

A wildfire on a mountain in central Seoul was completely put out Monday afternoon after 25 hours, authorities said.

2023-04-03 16:05

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