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Experts Warn of Growing Level of Light Pollution Dangers

SEOUL, Dec. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — Environmental experts say the government needs to do more to raise awareness of the growing level of light pollution at night, which can lead to a number of health problems such as insomnia, depression, diabetes, and obesity. During a symposium held by the Korean Medical Association and the Korean [...]

Korea Suffers from Significant Light Pollution

SEOUL, June 17 (Korea Bizwire) – Light pollution refers to excessive and obtrusive artificial light that often hinders the natural cycles of inhabitants living in an affected area, and it is becoming a big problem in Korea. In fact, Korea has the second highest level of light pollution after Italy among the G20 nations. Night satellite [...]