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Proposed Dam Sparks Outrage in South Korean Town, Reviving Old Wounds

Proposed Dam Sparks Outrage in South Korean Town, Reviving Old Wounds

YANGGU, Aug. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – In the tranquil town of Yanggu, nestled in the mountains of Gangwon Province, residents are once again grappling with the prospect of their homes being submerged. The announcement of a new dam project has reignited a decades-old conflict, leaving many in this close-knit community feeling betrayed and powerless. “I couldn’t [...]

K-Water Recycles Floating Debris Near Dams to Make Fertilizer

K-Water Recycles Floating Debris Near Dams to Make Fertilizer

ANDONG, South Korea, Nov. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – K-Water’s (Korea Water Resources Corporation) Andong regional office recently found a solution to the long-lived problem of cleaning up thousands of tons of floating debris near dams in the area, deciding to recycle the floating matter instead of wasting it.  According to officials, hundreds of millions of [...]