Concerns over Grass Damage at Seoul World Cup Stadium Spark Debate on Restoration Costs
Seoul World Cup Stadium, the venue for the Jamboree Closing Ceremony and K-Pop Performances, has sparked concerns among K-League fans regarding hasty administration and damage to the stadium’s grass. However, in a bid to address these concerns, the government has pledged to cover the costs of restoration. The 2023 World Scout Jamboree, which concluded with […]
Death and Destruction: Typhoon Kanun Leaves Devastating Impact on Eastern Korea
A man in his 60s, who had been reported missing during Typhoon No. 6 ‘Kanun’ in Daegu two days ago, has tragically been found dead. The typhoon wreaked havoc in the eastern regions of Gangwon, Yeongdong, Gyeongsangnam-do, and North Gyeongsang Province on the Korean Peninsula. A helicopter survey of the area revealed the devastating aftermath […]
Financial Companies Provide Emergency Assistance to Customers and Businesses Affected by Typhoon Kanun
Financial institutions have stepped up to provide emergency assistance to customers and businesses affected by Typhoon Kanun and heavy rainfall. In a bid to support the recovery of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), IBK Industrial Bank of Korea has announced a special assistance program worth 300 billion won. This initiative aims to ensure a swift […]
Seoul Implements First Bus Fare Increase in 8 Years Following Typhoon
Seoul Bus Fares Increase After Typhoon, First Time in 8 Years In the aftermath of the typhoon, bus fares in Seoul have seen a hike for the first time in eight years. Starting from Saturday, the 12th, the basic bus fare in Seoul will increase by 300 won. The Seoul Metropolitan Government has announced that […]
Saemangeum Jamboree Forced to Evacuate Due to Typhoon Kanun
Saemangeum Jamboree Participants Evacuate Saemangeum Site Due to Typhoon Kanun The Saemangeum Jamboree participants have made the decision to leave the site today due to safety concerns caused by Typhoon Kanun. However, recent reports indicate that the organizers are now working on organizing a new campsite at Saemangeum. We spoke to reporter Song Seo-young for […]
Crisis warning stage 2 ‘warning’ in the north of Typhoon ‘Kanun’
Estimated path of Typhoon No. 6 ‘Kanun’ [자료=기상청] The Ministry of Public Administration and Security announced that the 2nd phase of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters (Critical Script) will be operated from 6:00 pm on the 7th as Typhoon Kanun No. 6 moves north. When the typhoon was expected to land in Korea […]
China Raises Concerns About the Korea-US-Japan Summit; Ukraine-Russia Conflict Escalates in the Black Sea
China Warns of Potential Danger to Korea and Japan at Korea-US-Japan Summit China has expressed concerns about the upcoming Korea-US-Japan summit, stating that it could pose a threat to the security of South Korea and Japan. In an editorial published in the state-run Global Times and its English version, Chinese officials suggested that the summit […]
Strong Typhoons Sweep Through China, Japan, and Threaten Korea
Continuous strong typhoons have been causing chaos in neighboring countries such as China and Japan. The recent Typhoon Kanun No. 6 wreaked havoc in Japan, resulting in multiple casualties. Its high temperature and humid air have raised concerns about the potential impact on Korea, although the exact course and intensity are still uncertain. Report from […]
