Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Endangered species find homes, thrive along the Han River

Recent ecological monitoring of the Han River area has confirmed the presence of endangered species such as otters and leopard cats, along with breeding activity by gray herons, the Seoul Metropolitan Government said Tuesday.

2026-04-14

Beware of hornets and snakes this autumn, Korea's park service warns

The Korea National Park Service on Wednesday asked hikers to be cautious of poisonous insects and snakes such as hornets and vipers during autumn.

2024-10-02

Rebuilding the nuclear energy ecosystem

We must not repeat the mistake of sacrificing our key industry for political purposes.

2024-09-18

Fishers, beachgoers feel the sting as giant jellyfish threat grows

The earlier-than-expected arrival of jellyfish weighing over 100 kilograms (220 pounds) is making life miserable for fishers along Korea's southern coast.

2024-06-16

Dead minke whale turns up on island in Yellow Sea

A dead minke whale was found on Baengnyeong Island in the Yellow Sea. According to the Korea Coast Guard Station Incheon and a local environmental activist group called Green Incheon, the dead whale was discovered on Thursday at 12:49 p.m.

2024-01-30

Curbing the tyranny and enlivening the habitat

Regulations must be strictly limited to containing the unfair practices of big players in the market — and breeding a healthy environment for innovation.

2023-12-27

Korea's sea level rises more than 10 centimeters over 34 years

The country's average coastal surface height rose 10.3 centimeters from 1989 to 2022, advancing 3.03 millimeters annually, according to the Korea Hydrographic and Oceanographic Agency.

2023-12-19

Paradigm shift for K-start-ups to be competitive

I hope that Korean start-ups’ steps toward globalization serve as a promising paradigm shift for the country to return to the age of growth.

2023-06-01

Posco encourages growth of venture ecosystem

Under the management philosophy of "corporate citizenship," Posco has been keen on establishing an infrastructure to help venture businesses grow and expand. To that end, Posco is operating a range of projects through...

2021-11-29