Tag archives for South Korea
Geography in the News: North Korea Threatens Again
Posted by Neal Lineback of Maps101.com and Maps.com on April 18, 2013 By Neal Lineback and Mandy Lineback Gritzner Geography in the NewsTM and Maps.com North Korea’s Threats At the end of March, 2010, North Korea launched a torpedo that sank a South Korean warship, the Cheonan, killing 46 service members. More recently throughout the spring of 2013, North Korea’s youthful leader launched a tirade against South…
Posted by As a magazine of geography, we were interested in finding out about Gangnam: Where (and what) is it? Gangnam means “south of the river” in Korean. It’s a ritzy district that lies just below the Han river in South Korea’s capital, Seoul. To gain more insights into Gangam style, we spoke with a few former residents of Seoul.
An Ode to the Odd and Obscure
Posted by Christine Dell'Amore of National Geographic News in News From Nature+ on September 11, 2012 
Ever heard of the Macaya breast-spot frog? Didn’t think so. It’s one of many obscure organisms that made the hundred most threatened species list, which was announced today at the World Conservation Congress.
“Mermaid” House, Crater Among Jeju Gems
Posted by Christine Dell'Amore of National Geographic News in News From Nature+ on September 10, 2012 
Come along as I hike the remnants of a recent volcanic explosion, learn about Jeju’s women divers at a folk museum, and look for giant eels at a waterfall.
An “Ecotour” of the Conservation Congress
Posted by Christine Dell'Amore of National Geographic News in News From Nature+ on September 9, 2012 
Not only is the World Conservation Congress tackling environmental issues, it’s striving to be environmental itself.
Fungi Need Some Love, Too
Posted by Christine Dell'Amore of National Geographic News in News From Nature+ on September 8, 2012 
As neither animal nor plant, the fungus is often the odd organism out—but a new initiative hopes to bring attention to fungi under threat.
Google Mapping Tool Exposes Illegal Logging
Posted by Christine Dell'Amore of National Geographic News in News From Nature+ on September 8, 2012 
Conservationists working to save forests and species on the ground are looking to the sky, thanks to mapping tools and satellites that capture Earth like never before. With video.
Exploring the Grounds of “Nature’s Olympics”
Posted by Christine Dell'Amore of National Geographic News in News From Nature+ on September 7, 2012 
The IUCN World Conservation Congress offers a taste of Korean culture while on the job.
Caribbean Coral Reefs Mostly Dead, IUCN Says
Posted by Christine Dell'Amore of National Geographic News in News From Nature+ on September 6, 2012 
The Caribbean’s coral reefs have collapsed, mostly due to overfishing and climate change, according to a new report released by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
Search to Resume for Remains of U.S. Korean War Servicemen
Posted by Anne Marie Houppert on October 27, 2011 
The U.S. and North Korea have reached an agreement concerning the search for remains of approximately 5,500 U.S. servicemen who died during the Korean War and are thought to be buried in what is now North Korea. A look back at the history of the conflict as reported by National Geographic magazine.
