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Water strategy becomes urgent as extreme droughts become routine (KOR)

As extreme droughts become more frequent, Korea must build resilient water infrastructure and maintain long-term policies beyond political shifts.

2026.8.14

Water strategy becomes urgent as extreme droughts become routine

As extreme droughts become more frequent, Korea must build resilient water infrastructure and maintain long-term policies beyond political shifts.

2026.8.13

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Yun Seog-dae, center, CEO of Korea Water Resources Corporation, speaks at the Asia Water Council's 23rd in Hanoi, Vietnam, on Nov. 5. [KOREA WATER RESOURCES CORPORATION]

K-water pushes digital and AI systems, shows off Korean tech at Asia Water Council meeting in Hanoi

Delegates at the 23rd Asia Water Council (AWC) board meeting in Hanoi discussed ways to strengthen cooperation on climate resilience and water management, with Korea urging broader adoption of digital and AI-based systems.

2025.11.6

People gather to receive water supplies donated at Batthkao Primary School camp, amid ongoing clashes on the Thai-Cambodian border that extended to the third day, with new flashpoints emerging as both sides seek diplomatic support and urge for negotiations, in Oddar Meanchey province, Cambodia on July 26. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

Korea-UN water project in Cambodia put on hold after recent surge in crimes targeting Koreans

An international collaborative project to improve water management in Cambodia has been suspended amid a recent rise in crimes targeting Koreans in the Southeast Asian country, a state research institute said Sunday.

2025.10.19

Soyang Dam in Chuncheon, Gangwon, is Korea's largest dam. [K-WATER]

K-water, Microsoft to create marsh near Korea's largest dam

K-water will create an artificial marsh near Soyang Dam funded by Microsoft to improve water quality, reduce pollution and support sustainability efforts as both organizations collaborate on water management initiatives.

2025.8.20

A county in Dageu is flooded on August 10 after levees near the area broke due to Typhoon Khanun. [YONHAP]

Ministry to spend more money to build dams, dredge rivers

The Ministry of Environment announced Tuesday it will dredge more bodies of water and build more dams with increased budget outlays for next year.

2023.8.29

President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday presides over a Cabinet meeting at the presidential office in Yongsan, central Seoul. [NEWS1]

Yoon rebukes environment minister for water management failures

President Yoon Suk Yeol rebuked Environment Minister Han Wha-jin over the ministry's poor water management, blamed for deaths and property damage from recent heavy rains.

2023.7.19