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Seoul Citizens Adamantly Oppose Waste-related Sites in Their Neighborhood

Seoul Citizens Adamantly Oppose Waste-related Sites in Their Neighborhood

SEOUL, July 10 (Korea Bizwire) — The most unpleasant facilities for Seoulites are solid waste management sites such as landfills and incinerators. Seoul citizens are absolutely against waste management facilities in their neighborhood, according to a survey conducted by Seoul Metropolitan Government. The survey, titled ‘Research on Seoul Citizens’ Perception on the Least Favorable Facilities’, [...]

Eco-Friendly Energy Towns Kill Two Birds with One Stone

Eco-Friendly Energy Towns Kill Two Birds with One Stone

HONGCHEON, Dec.11 (Korea Bizwire) – A ribbon cutting ceremony was held to celebrate the completion of Hongcheon Eco-friendly Energy Town, which is composed of unwanted public facilities such as manure treatment plants. A total of 500 guests, including Minister of Environment Yoon Sung-gyu, Gangwon Province Governor Choi Mun-soon, and Korea Environment Corporation Chairman Lee Si-jin. [...]