Helicopters Rush Water to Drought-Hit Gangneung ReservoirOn Sept. 5, as Gangneung’s Obong Reservoir dropped to 13% capacity, authorities deployed 10 military and firefighting helicopters to airlift water. Renting civilian helicopters for such operations typically costs between 20 million and 50 million won per day.
Busan Vendors Pledge To End OverchargingAbout 200 people, including Jagalchi Market merchants’ associations and district officials, gathered on Sept. 5 at Eurari Square in Busan’s Jung District for a resolution rally against overcharging. Organizers pledged to improve pricing practices to restore consumer trust and boost the city’s image as a fair marketplace.
Pet Fair in GoyangA dog sits calmly in a car seat at the “My Pet Fair 2025 Ilsan,” held at KINTEX in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, on Sept 5. The event showcased pet products and lifestyle trends, attracting large crowds of visitors and their animal companions.
World Archery Championships Begin in Gwangju South Korean compound archer Kim Jong-ho aims and shoots at the target during the 2025 World Archery Championships. The global tournament opened on Sept. 5 at the Gwangju International Archery Center in Nam District, bringing together top competitors from around the world.