Erratic April weather has Koreans in seasonal disarray

April weather in Korea has been erratic, with significant temperature swings causing colds among residents. However, stabilization is expected, with milder temperatures forecast for the end of the month.

2025-04-25

A rare tweet: Endangered black wood pigeon observed in Ulsan

The rare black wood pigeon, resembling a crow at first glance, has been observed along the coast of Ulsan. The bird is designated a natural monument in Korea and is classified as an endangered species.

2025-04-23

Decades after wildfire, a Mongolian pine forest springs back to life

Mongolia's Tujiin Nars National Park features a vast artificial forest, part of a restoration effort to combat desertification.

2025-04-23

Mount Namsan outdoor forest garden to open in October

A forest garden fusing both traditional and contemporary Korean aesthetics is set to open in Mount Namsan’s outdoor botanical garden in Yongsan District, central Seoul, in October.

2025-04-22

Seaweed surprise rolls in at Jeju’s Iho Beach

Iho Beach in Jeju City, one of Jeju Island’s most popular beaches, is grappling with an unusual invasion of seaweed.

2025-04-18

'In total despair': Unseasonal cold snap wreaks havoc on pear production in top-growing township

A series of cold snaps following an unseasonably warm March wreaked havoc on pear orchards in Sabolguk-myeon, Sangju, North Gyeongsang, the nation's top pear-growing township.

2025-04-16

Livestream of moose on the loose has fans on the edges of their seats

"The Great Moose Migration," a so-called slow TV livestream tracking the annual movement of Sweden's "king of the forest," draws millions who can't wait to watch very little happen.

2025-04-15

Rain, snow likely to continue Monday after weekend's unexpected cold snap

Sunday's unusual snow and hailstones will likely continue into Monday afternoon after Korea began seeing an unexpected cold streak over the weekend.

2025-04-14

NASA photo strikingly captures devastation of Gyeongsang wildfires

A National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) picture showed the devastating aftermath of last month's massive wildfires that broke out in North Gyeongsang last month.

2025-04-09

Sperm whale returns to the deep after surprise visit to South Jeolla harbor

A sperm whale spotted off the coast of Gwangyang Harbor in South Jeolla last week was seen moving back toward deeper waters on Wednesday after lingering nearshore for six days.