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Typhoon Halola approaching Korean Peninsula

Jul 25, 2015

The Korean Peninsula will come under the direct influence of Typhoon Halola this weekend, bringing rain, wind gusts and rough surf, South Korea's state weather agency said Saturday. Halola, the 12th...
[Graphic News] New disposal system reduces household waste

Jul 8, 2015

The amount of Korean household waste has fallen sharply over the past 20 years thanks to the introduction of a new disposable system, a report showed Wednesday. Since 1995, the government has implem...
U.N. chief welcomes S. Korea's commitment to cut greenhouse gas emissions

Jul 1, 2015

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon welcomes commitments by South Korea and China to curb greenhouse gas emissions, his spokesman said Tuesday. Earlier in the day, South Korea offered to cut greenhou...
S. Korea offers to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 37 pct by 2030

Jun 30, 2015

South Korea offered to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 37 percent by 2030, officials said Tuesday, an ambitious commitment ahead of a crucial global climate conference. The contribution means that S...
S. Korea to begin preparation for disposal of spent nuclar fuel

Jun 29, 2015

South Korea will soon begin preparation for permanent disposal of spent nuclear fuel, the government said Monday, a move that will include what will likely be an arduous process of selecting where th...
Businesses urge gov't to cut greenhouse gas emission goal

Jun 16, 2015

South Korean businesses urged the government Tuesday to lower its reduction target of greenhouse gas emissions, saying the current goal will weaken their competitiveness. The government is in the pr...
Energy panel urges shutdown of S. Korea's oldest nuclear reactor

Jun 12, 2015

The government recommended Friday the state nuclear power operator permanently shut down the nation's oldest reactor when its operational license expires two years later, apparently caving in to stro...
Korea waters down emissions cut plan

Jun 11, 2015

South Korea on Thursday unveiled four different targets for an emissions reduction by 2030, which critics say would backtrack from its previous commitments. The Ministry of Environment said it would...
S. Korea urged to pick site for disposal of spent nuclear fuel by 2020

Jun 11, 2015

South Korea should start preparing for permanent disposal of highly radioactive spent nuclear fuel by picking the site for a proving ground and interim storage by at least 2020, a public debate commi...
S. Korea to cut greenhouse gas emissions by at least 14 pct by 2030

Jun 11, 2015

South Korea plans to soon finalize its long-term commitments to climate change that will require Seoul to cut greenhouse gas emissions by at least 14 percent from its business-as-usual level by 2030,...
Most elementary school students deem environment pollution serious

Jun 2, 2015

Nine out of 10 elementary school students think that environment pollution is serious, a survey showed Tuesday. An at-home learning program provider “i-Scream Home-Learn” conducted a survey on 22...
S. Korea urges China to curb illegal fishing in Yellow Sea

May 21, 2015

South Korea urged China Thursday to take "strong and effective" measures against its fishing ships illegally operating near the inter-Korean sea border. Often appearing in the crab-rich waters aroun...
Biz lobby urges gov't to ease greenhouse gas emission goal

May 13, 2015

A major business lobby in South Korea called on the government Wednesday to lower its reduction target for greenhouse gas emissions, saying that it is "impossible" to achieve. The government earlier...
Environment ministers of S. Korea, China, Japan set for talks

Apr 29, 2015

Environment ministers of South Korea, China and Japan were set to hold three-way talks here later this week to jointly address sand storms, smog, maritime pollution and other environmental issues, So...
Environmental ministers of S. Korea, China, Japan to hold talks

Apr 27, 2015

Environmental ministers of South Korea, China and Japan will hold three-way talks later this week to tackle yellow dust, smog and maritime pollution, a South Korean diplomat said Monday. South Korea...