- Aug 22
South Korean container ship departs Busan for Europe via Arctic Northern Sea Route
The PanStar Acro has departed Busan carrying chemicals and vehicles for Felixstowe, Rotterdam, and Gdansk, initiating a 45-day commercial trial along the Northeast Passage.
- Aug 2
South Korea hits 42.5°C, its highest temperature since records began in 1904
The southeastern city of Yangsan reached 42.5°C on Sunday, the highest since measurements began in 1904, as emergency alerts covered more than 20 localities and much of the country was under heatwave warnings.
- Jul 27
Gdynia's modernist city centre joins UNESCO World Heritage list at 48th session in Busan
The 87.9-hectare area, containing nearly 500 buildings, becomes Poland's 18th listed site after a decision on Monday during the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee in Busan, South Korea.
- Jul 25
UNESCO to decide on Mount Olympus World Heritage listing on Sunday
The 48th session of the World Heritage Committee in Busan, South Korea, will discuss Greece’s nomination of Mount Olympus for inscription on the UNESCO list tomorrow at 6 a.m. Greek time.
