Despite evidence of harm, experts and NGOs accuse the government of downplaying concerns, favoring industrial interests
Residents living near industrial zones in South Korea face severe health risks due to exposure to environmental hazards. However, ROK authorities prioritize industrial development, exacerbating the risk of continued exposure to harmful substances and jeopardizing the well-being of those residing in areas adjacent to industrial facilities.
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol’s pledge last month to relax greenbelt regulations, aimed at stimulating job growth and expanding industrial areas, has raised concerns among experts and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
Residents living near industrial zones in South Korea face severe health risks due to exposure to environmental hazards. However, ROK authorities prioritize industrial development, exacerbating the risk of continued exposure to harmful substances and jeopardizing the well-being of those residing in areas adjacent to industrial facilities.
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol’s pledge last month to relax greenbelt regulations, aimed at stimulating job growth and expanding industrial areas, has raised concerns among experts and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
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