National Battery Recycling Cluster Opens, Waste Batteries Reborn as Resources A new hub of the circular economy established in Pohang, converting tens of thousands of waste batteries into key minerals annually 11/12/2025 7:50:00 PM
The sound is the life that blooms within the heart, a story that cries and laughs together Kim So-hee (1917~1995) 10/28/2025 6:59:02 PM
1 Billion Silent, WHO Warns of Mental Health Crisis Reaching Critical Point for "1 in 8 People" WHO's latest report released just before the UN high-level meeting in September 2025 calls for urgent expansion and paradigm shift in global mental health services. "Now is the time to act." 10/28/2025 6:45:56 PM
Andong International Mask Dance Festival, A Tradition Shaking Today's City The 2025 Andong International Mask Dance Festival will be held from September 26 to October 5 in the area around Andong Station, the old downtown, Mask Dance Park, and Hahoe Village. This year's theme is "When the Mask Dances, You Meet Another Face." Domestic and international performances, competitions, parades, and experience programs will fill the city for ten days. 10/23/2025 3:18:32 PM
Oasis of the City, Remembering the Summer of Busan The night air has begun to cool. Even during this summer, which was marked by heatwave warnings, there were places in Busan where one could catch their breath. Public facilities designated as cool zones and neighborhood rest areas, along with the 'Our Neighborhood Climate Rest Area' guide, helped citizens endure the summer. 10/23/2025 3:17:56 PM
Changes in Korean Ecology: What Land Cover Tells Us A recent study has revealed that approximately 60% of the Earth's land has surpassed the 'safe ecological limits' proposed by scientists. So, what is the situation in Korea? By examining changes in land cover and the status of biodiversity through domestic environmental data, we can glimpse the current state of Korea's ecosystem and the challenges ahead. 10/23/2025 3:17:48 PM
The Ozone Layer is Recovering, but... The Space Industry and Alternative Substances are Emerging as New Variables September 16 is 'World Ozone Day'. Since the Montreal Protocol, the ozone layer has shown signs of recovery, but the growth of the space industry and the side effects of alternative substances are emerging as new challenges. 10/23/2025 3:17:44 PM
[In-Depth Planning] Climate Crisis, Water is Disappearing in the Gangwon Yeongdong Region Gangneung is facing water shortages again. Sokcho and Donghae are no different. Despite abundant rain and snow, there is a lack of water for daily use. In the era of climate crisis, the water issues in the Yeongdong region cannot be solved merely by expanding dams and pipelines. 10/23/2025 3:16:55 PM
60% of Earth's Land Has Already Exceeded Its Limits A scientific warning has emerged that 60% of Earth's land has already surpassed the 'safe ecological limit'. This is not just a metaphor, but the result of decades of land use data analysis. 10/23/2025 3:16:51 PM
Resilience After the Pandemic, but Concerns of a Society Living Alone The COVID-19 pandemic left deep scars on humanity, but at the same time showed the possibility of recovery. However, for that recovery to not be a temporary phenomenon, it is necessary to face the reality of South Korea rapidly transforming into a 'society living alone.' 10/23/2025 3:16:46 PM