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Kim Sung-whan, Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment speaks during a press conference at the Sejong Government Complex on Aug. 18.

Power, water supply won't delay national chip fab push: Environment Minister

Environment Minister Kim Sung-whan said the government will secure water and electricity for planned semiconductor fabs while seeking public input on nuclear power and grid expansion.

2026.8.18

Gwangju's main reservoir drops below half full with heat stagnant, rain absent

Dobok Dam, which sends the city 250,000 to 300,000 tons of water a day for household use, was 49.2 percent full on Tuesday,

2026.8.11

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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

Doam Dam, in Pyeongchang, Gangwon, is pictured on Aug. 8 as Gangeung, in the same province, suffers from a drought. [YONHAP]

Dam closed 24 years ago due to poor water quality could be used to aid drought-stricken Gangneung

Gangwon is considering using Pyeongchang’s Doam Dam, which has been idle for 24 years after protests over its poor water quality, to secure water for drought-stricken Gangneung. The dam has a storage capacity of 30 million tons.

2025.9.9

The 5,000-ton Coast Guard patrol vessel Sambong 5001, which guards the East Sea, including the Dokdo islets, supplies 600 tons of water to fire trucks at the unloading pier of Anin Thermal Power Plant in Gangneung, Gangwon, on Sept. 3. [YONHAP]

Coast Guard delivers water to Gangneung as Obong Reservoir drops to 13.9%

Gangneung faces severe drought, prompting water rationing and Coast Guard assistance, with residents receiving bottled water amid reservoir depletion.

2025.9.4

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water supply

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Gangneung lifts water rationing as reservoir climbs above 50 percent capacity

Dam closed 24 years ago due to poor water quality could be used to aid drought-stricken Gangneung

Coast Guard delivers water to Gangneung as Obong Reservoir drops to 13.9%