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North Korean Premier Pak Thae-song, left, conducts on-site inspections in key farming areas in the South Pyongan and North Hwanghae provinces to assess the growth status of wheat and barley and holds discussions with local officials on measures to prevent crop damage in a photo released by the North's official Rodong Sinmun on April 30. [NEWS1]

North Korea increases efforts to prevent drought from damaging crop production

North Korea is ramping up efforts to prevent a prolonged drought from damaging crop production ahead of the rice planting season, state media said on Thursday, as the North has been grappling with food shortages.

2026.4.30

Yokji dam in Yokji Island, Tongyeong, South Gyeongsang [MINISTRY OF CLIMATE, ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT]

Prolonged dry weather in Gyeongsang heightens concerns over drought, wildfires

A prolonged spell of dry weather centered on Gyeongsang has persisted for more than a month, heightening concerns over winter drought conditions and wildfire risks. The government has decided to issue a drought “attention” alert.

2026.2.2

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Cases of bottled water donated from across the country during a severe drought in Gangneung, Gangwon, sit exposed to sunlight in an outdoor parking lot in Gangneung, where they have been left unattended for nearly a month, on Oct. 30. [YONHAP]

After drought, donated water goes to waste in Gangneung

In Gangneung, the Gangwon city once hit by its worst drought in years, donated bottled water now sits neglected in outdoor parking lots, exposed to the sun.

2025.10.30

A traditional Korean farmers’ music performance is held for tourists at the Gyeongpo Tourist Center in Gangneung, Gangwon on Oct. 7. [YONHAP]

Gangneung brings back festivals, sports competitions as city recovers from drought

The city of Gangneung is bringing back festivals and sports events as its main reservoir rebounds from record lows after months of severe drought. A total of 15 sports competitions will be held through the end of the year.

2025.10.9

The Obong Reservoir in Gangneung, Gangwon, is seen with elevated water levels on Sept. 21. [YONHAP]

Gangneung lifts water rationing as reservoir climbs above 50 percent capacity

The water level of the Gangwon's Obong Reservoir, Gangneung city's main water source, has climbed back above 50 percent for the first time in three months.

2025.9.21

Construction is underway to prepare for an emergency release from the Doam Dam on Namdae Stream in Gangneung, Gangwon, on Sept. 18. [YONHAP]

Gangeung set for drought relief with Doam Dam water release

Amid an unrelenting drought, Gangneung, Gangwon, is set for relieve in the form of a water release from the Doam Dam, which will funnel 10,000 tons of per day to be processed at the Hongje Water Purification Plant.

2025.9.19

Amid ongoing emergency water deliveries due to severe drought conditions in Gangneung, local café staff provide free bread and beverages to military personnel and firefighters at the Hongje Water Purification Plant on Sept. 16. The region continues to rely on transported water from reservoirs in the nearby cities and provinces as the drought persists. [YONHAP]

Local cafes support emergency water efforts

2025.9.16

The exposed ground at Obong Reservoir, which supplies 87 percent of tap water in Gangneung, Gangwon lies parched and cracked on Sept. 14. [YONHAP]

Gangneung receives rain, but drought conditions still persist in area

Heavy rain over the weekend briefly lifted water levels at Obong Reservoir, a main drinking water source in Gangneung, Gangwon, but the rebound falls far short of easing the city’s prolonged drought.

2025.9.15

The water level at Gangneung ctiy's main water source, Obong Reservoir, is seen slightly elevated after rain on Sept. 13 in Gangwon. [YONHAP]

Drought-stricken Gangneung hit by heavy rain, but water shortages expected to continue

Heavy rain hit the city of Gangneung in Gangwon on Saturday, bringing more than 100 millimeters (3.9 inches) of precipitation to some areas and raising the water level at the city's largest water supply, the Obong Reservoir.

2025.9.14

Water trucks line up on Sept. 7 to draw water from a stream in Gangneung, Gangwon, for transport as rain falls during the city’s worst drought. [YONHAP]

Gangwon's Gangneung forecast to receive much-needed rain over weekend amid severe drought

Gangneung in Gangwon, which has been suffering from severe drought, is expected to receive long-awaited rainfall this weekend, with up to 120 millimeters (4.72 inches) of heavy autumn rain forecast across the country.

2025.9.11