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Air pollution in South Korea is an increasing threat to people and the environment. The air pollution comes from many sources, both domestic and international. Many forms of pollution have increased in South Korea since its rapid industrialization , especially in Seoul and other cities.
Pollution in Korea has become diversified and serious due to rapid industrialization and urbanization since the 1960s. [1] The causes of environmental pollution, both in South and North Korea , can be found in population growth, urban concentration, and industrial structure, similar to the rest of the world.
Korea has a lot of social contradictions and careers as it is rapidly industrialized and is rushing to grow into an advanced country. Particularly serious is the environmental issue. A representative example that can explain Korea's environmental pollution is the Nakdong River phenol pollution incident by Doosan Electronics in 1991
A UN treaty to end plastic pollution will enter its final round of negotiations in Busan, Republic of Korea. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to address the root causes of plastic ...
The environment of South Korea is the natural environment of South Korea, which occupies the southern half of the Korean peninsula. Environment - current issues: air pollution in large cities; water pollution from the discharge of sewage and industrial effluents; acid rain; drift net fishing.
Since South Korea banned land-filling food waste in 2005, followed by another ban on dumping its liquid byproduct (known as leachate) into the ocean in 2013, the country has operated a ...
Environmental issues in Korea may refer to: Air pollution in South Korea; Climate change in South Korea; Environment of Korea; Environment of North Korea;
South Korea experienced rapid economic growth (which is commonly referred to as the 'Miracle on the Han River') in the 20th century as a result of industrialization policies adapted by Park Chung Hee after 1970s. The policies and social environment had no room for environmental discussions, which aggravated the pollution in the country. [2]