Sustainability

Busan has long been a center of industrial and maritime growth. However, this rapid development has disrupted the city’s natural waterways, particularly in the heavily industrialized western regions like Sasang-gu and Saha-gu. Streams such as Samrakcheon, Hakjangcheon, and Goejeongcheon, which once flowed freely into the Nakdonggang River, now face

As regional cities face declining populations, disappearing historic sites, and the threat of homogenized urban development, local governments and experts are turning to localism — a strategy focused on preserving and promoting a region's unique identity — as a potential solution. However, while localism has been heralded as a way

The humble cabbage, a staple ingredient in Korea's beloved kimchi, is at the center of an alarming crisis. Recent foreign media reports have sounded the alarm, suggesting that Korean cabbages are nearing "extinction," potentially making kimchi a rare commodity. As cabbage prices soar due to climate

South Korea’s food systems face increasing strain as climate change exacerbates agricultural challenges and shifting dietary patterns redefine the nation's consumption habits. Extreme weather events, such as heatwaves, erratic rainfall, and more intense rainy seasons, have significantly driven up prices for essential crops like apples and cabbages,

In 2024, South Korea, one of Asia's most advanced economies, is grappling with an unexpected crisis: food insecurity. With climate change reshaping traditional agriculture and global supply chains fraying due to geopolitical tensions, South Koreans are paying the price — quite literally — at the grocery store. South Korea'

Imagine a future where kimchi, South Korea’s beloved staple, becomes a rare delicacy due to the scarcity of its essential ingredient—napa cabbage. As the global climate crisis deepens, this scenario is no longer a far-off possibility but a pressing concern for Korea’s agricultural industry. Rising temperatures, erratic