Andong: Wildfires in South Korea are now the largest and deadliest on record, having burned more forest and killed more people than any previous blaze, officials said Thursday, as the deaths hit 27. More than a dozen fires broke out over the weekend, scorching wide swathes of the southeast and forcing around 37,000 people to … Read more
Seoul: At least 18 people have been killed in one of South Korea’s worst wildfire outbreaks, as multiple blazes broke out in the country’s southeastern region over the weekend, causing unprecedented damage. Thousands of firefighters, aided by the military, are working to douse over a dozen different blazes that are fuelled by strong winds and … Read more
Japan’s much-loved “tonkatsu” pork cutlets come with a mound of freshly shredded cabbage, but a surge in the price of the humble vegetable has prompted chef Katsumi Shinagawa to skimp on servings. The culprit is a changing climate. Last year’s record summer heat and heavy rain ruined crops, driving up the cost of the leafy … Read more