Korea's greenhouse gases rise to highest levels ever, prompting climate concerns

Korea's atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration rose to its highest level last year, adding to concerns that the country is falling behind in its response to climate change despite repeated government pledges to cut greenhouse gas emissions.

2026-04-29

Warm spring weather, dust-free skies likely to continue through weekend

Warm spring weather is expected to continue through the weekend with dust-free skies, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) on Thursday.

2026-04-23

Rare deep-sea 'dotdom' caught off Busan coast

Multiple specimens of a rare deep-sea 'dotdom' were recently caught off the coast of Busan, according to local media reports, sparking rumors that their appearance is linked to seismic activity in Japan.

2026-04-23

K-water partners with Philippines on smart city and hydro infrastructure

The state-owned Korea Water Resources Corporation (K-water) inked two memorandums of understanding with relevant Filipino energy and infrastructure agencies earlier this week to jointly work on smart city technology and hydro-energy supply.

2026-04-22

Korea to go dark, go green as monuments, apartments shut off lights to mark Earth Day

Korea will give the planet a 10-minute power nap for Earth Day on Wednesday evening, with exterior lights shutting off at national monuments and apartment complexes across the country.

2026-04-22

Korea must not stall green shift or ‘China will seize the market': Climate minister

Though wars and geopolitical upheavals are stalling the “green transition,” Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment Kim Sung-whan warns that if Korea hesitates to make the shift, “China will seize the market.”

2026-04-21

Monthlong deluge not coming in June, KMA reassures in face of social media rumors

The state weather agency on Tuesday dismissed social media rumors predicting a monthlong deluge in June, warning the public against believing misleading unofficial forecasts online.

2026-04-16

EV charging fees to be discounted on weekends: Gov't

EV charging costs will be reduced by up to 15 percent during afternoon hours on weekends starting this week, the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment said Tuesday.

2026-04-14

Summer's here already, and it could be the hottest on record

Summer came early to Korea, as the country saw a sudden spike in afternoon temperatures that almost reached a high of 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) in mid-April, as experts warn of hotter days to come.

2026-04-13

Chemical importers to get regulatory reprieve as Climate Ministry moves to stabilize supply

Chemical importers will be allowed to replace a hazard assessment with a testing plan in a bid to stabilize supplies rocked by the Iran war, the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment announced Friday.

2026-04-10

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