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Busan to Construct Forest Experience Education Center in Sasang-gu

Busan to Construct Forest Experience Education Center in Sasang-gu

Busan City has unveiled its plans to construct an eco-friendly wooden structure called the Forest Experience Education Center in Sasang Neighborhood Park, Sasang-gu, Busan. The project, worth KRW 13 billion, is expected to be completed by 2026. After winning the "2023 Domestic Wood Construction Demonstration Project" contest organized

Busan City to Invest KRW 1 Billion to Create Indoor Gardens at Public Facilities

Busan City to Invest KRW 1 Billion to Create Indoor Gardens at Public Facilities

Busan City is planning to spend KRW 10 billion this year to achieve its goal of becoming a leading carbon-neutral city by 2050 and create indoor gardens at two public facilities - Busan Bus Terminal and Gimhae International Airport. The indoor gardens, also known as living forests, are vertical gardens

Busan to Create Four Wind Ventilation Forests to Improve Living Environment

Busan to Create Four Wind Ventilation Forests to Improve Living Environment

As part of its plan to become a leading carbon-neutral City by 2050, Busan Metropolitan City is investing 100 billion won in the Wind Ventilation Forest Creation Project to improve the living environment of its citizens. The new project aims to improve air pollution and reduce urban heat islands by

KOGAS and DNV Assess Hydrogen Blending for South Korea's Energy Transition

KOGAS and DNV Assess Hydrogen Blending for South Korea's Energy Transition

KOGAS, the world’s leading importer of liquefied natural gas (LNG), is set to explore the possibility of blending hydrogen with natural gas in its expansive gas pipeline network. The two-year project, which is a joint effort with DNV, will examine the suitability of KOGAS’ 5,000-kilometre-long transmission network for

Traditional Ondol Heating System and its Impact on the Environment

Traditional Ondol Heating System and its Impact on the Environment

The Ondol heating system is one of the oldest heating systems in the world and has been a prominent feature of traditional Korean homes for centuries. It is a unique form of underfloor heating that uses direct heat transfer from smoke generated by woodstoves or outdoor furnaces to heat the

The Different Colors of Hydrogen: Understanding the Environmental Impact of Hydrogen Production

The Different Colors of Hydrogen: Understanding the Environmental Impact of Hydrogen Production

Hydrogen has emerged as a promising solution to the challenges of decarbonizing some of the most carbon-intensive sectors, such as heavy industry, long-haul transportation, and seasonal energy storage. However, not all hydrogen is created equal, and its sustainability and environmental benefits depend on the method used to produce it. Hydrogen

Debate Over the Cultural Heritage Status of Busan North Port Pier 1

Debate Over the Cultural Heritage Status of Busan North Port Pier 1

The historic Pier 1 of Busan Port in South Korea is at the center of a debate over whether it should be granted cultural heritage status. The pier has played a significant role in Busan's history, serving as a transportation hub for migration, trade, and Japan's