Yeh Sang-Wook

Yeh Sang-Wook

academic South Korea

Yeh Sang-Wook is a professor of climatology at Hanyang University in Seoul, South Korea, known for his research on climate change and its impact on extreme weather phenomena. He has recently been in the news for discussing the relationship between climate change and the increasing frequency of wildfires in South Korea, emphasizing that while it cannot be solely attributed to climate change, it plays a significant role in creating conditions that lead to such disasters.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
145,597
Power
2,910$
Sentiment
5.28
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Bolivia 1 6.00 0.04% +0% 11,673,021 5,242 $40,000 18$
United Kingdom 1 6.00 0.03% +0% 67,886,011 17,926 $2,700,000 713$
France 1 5.00 0.05% +0% 65,273,511 32,394 $2,700,000 1,340$
Pakistan 1 5.00 0.03% +0% 220,892,331 62,171 $280,000 79$
Taiwan 1 6.00 0.10% +0% 23,816,775 23,675 $670,000 666$
New Zealand 1 6.00 0.04% +0% 4,822,233 2,110 $210,000 92$
Ireland 1 6.00 0.04% +0% 5,030,000 2,080 $5,100 2$
Totals 7 399,393,882 145,598 $6,605,100 2,910$
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Recent Mentions

Bolivia Bolivia: Yeh Sang-Wook is a climatology professor at Hanyang University who discussed the impact of lack of rain on fire conditions. 6

El Deber: Corea del Sur lucha contra los incendios más mortíferos jamás registrados en el país

Ireland Ireland: Yeh Sang-Wook, professor of climatology at Hanyang University in Seoul, said the lack of rainfall had dried out the land 'creating favourable conditions for wildfires'. 6

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: South Korea battles worst ever wildfires as disaster chief points to ‘harsh reality’ of climate crisis – The Irish Times

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Yeh Sang-Wook, professor of climatology at Hanyang University in Seoul, said the lack of rainfall had dried out the land 'creating favourable conditions for wildfires'. 6

The Guardian: South Korea wildfires become biggest on record as disaster chief points to ‘harsh reality’ of climate crisis | South Korea

France France: Yeh Sang-Wook is a climatology professor at Hanyang University who explained the impact of precipitation on forest fire conditions. 5

Le Monde: La Corée du Sud continue à lutter contre les incendies les plus destructeurs de son histoire, qui ont fait vingt-six morts

New Zealand New Zealand: Yeh Sang-Wook, professor of climatology at Seoul’s Hanyang University, discussed the impact of climate change on wildfires. 6

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: South Korea wildfires kill 19, force mass evacuations