Debunking the China Myth
Air pollution is a serious problem in South Korea. Among the famous culprits is fine dust -- is it valid to say China is to blame for fine dust? Watch our environment editor debunk the China myth.
Ministry of Environment
Do I Need to Wear a Face Mask in South Korea?
Fine dust season 2018 is fast approaching South Korea. Should you be wearing a face mask to go out, and will it protect you?
South Koreans Ready to Discard Disposable Cup Culture
Could South Korea's rampant use of disposable coffee cups finally be in for a change? It seems the nation's coffee drinkers are open to new ideas.
Life’s A Boar: Wild Pig Sightings in Seoul Increase 11-Fold
Wild boars coming down to residential areas in Seoul from the mountain in search of food are increasing at an alarming rate.
Moon Jae-in May Not Live Up to His Promise in “Oxy Affair”
With new promises from the president, can the victims of South Korea's "Oxy affair" finally look forward to proper compensation?
It’s Just Plain Weir-ed: The Plan to Liberate Seoul’s Han River
As the notorious Four Rivers Project is called back into question, some are asking: What about restoring Seoul's iconic Han River to its natural state?
US Military Contaminates Central Seoul Neighborhood
The US Army is due to leave USAG Yongsan, its base in the heart of Seoul, next year. But who will foot the huge clean up bill for the pollution it leaves?
Truth of Contamination at U.S. Military’s Yongsan Garrison Begins to Emerge
South Korean campaigners have won a legal battle to obtain details of groundwater pollution on the US military base at Yongsan. The data is troubling.
South Korea’s Latest Food Craze: Gigantic Rodents?
Fuzzy, cuddly and hefty in your arms, a nutria looks like a perfect pet. If you discount the fact that it's an invasive rodent some like to eat.