Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Fatal fire at Korea's oldest wind farm draws broader attention to dangers of aging turbines

A fatal fire at Korea’s oldest wind farm in Changpo-ri, Yeongdeok County, North Gyeongsang, has drawn attention to safety risks posed by aged wind turbines operating far longer than their designated lifespan after a string of recent accidents.

2026-03-24

Strong wind, dry weather advisories to take effect in greater Seoul area

A strong wind advisory will take effect in the greater Seoul area, including Seoul, as strong winds sweep across the country on Sunday.

2026-02-22

Wind turbine collapses, blocks road in Yeongdeok

A wind turbine collapsed and blocked a road in Yeongdeok, North Gyeongsang, authorities said on Monday.

2026-02-02

Heavy snow, strong winds over weekend distrupt air, sea transportation nationwide

Heavy snow and strong winds over the weekend disrupted air and sea transportation nationwide, while one fatal accident occurred due to high winds.

2026-01-11

Man crushed to death in Uijeongbu after heavy winds tear down sign

A man was killed on Saturday afternoon in the northern city of Uijeongbu after a large signboard was torn loose by powerful winds and crushed him as it fell to the pavement below.

2026-01-10

Korea to triple onshore wind power generation by 2030 in bid to achieve carbon neutrality

Korea aims to triple its onshore wind power capacity to 6 gigawatts by 2030 while lowering generation costs as part of efforts to expand the use of environmentally friendly energy and achieve carbon neutrality, the Climate Ministry said on Wednesday.

2025-12-03

Vehicles damaged after strong winds blow roofing onto outdoor parking lot in Sokcho

A section of roofing blown loose by strong winds fell onto multiple parked vehicles at an apartment complex in Sokcho, Gangwon, early Monday morning. According to fire authorities, the incident occurred at 2:53 a.m.

2025-12-01

Gov't establishes task force to foster distribution of wind power

The government on Wednesday launched a task force to promote the use of wind power as part of efforts to accelerate the country's transition to renewable energy and respond to rising electricity demand, the Industry Ministry said.

2025-09-10

The Wind to mark second anniversary with digital single 'Hello Tomorrow'

Boy band The Wind will mark its second anniversary with a digital single, “Hello Tomorrow,” its agency With Us Entertainment said Thursday.

2025-05-08

Wildfire threats not over as dry air meets strong winds

Korea faces wildfires due to dry conditions and strong winds. Authorities report multiple fires, with evacuations and ongoing risks expected in coming days.

2025-04-27