Debunking the China Myth
Air pollution is a serious problem in South Korea. Among the famous culprits is fine dust -- is it valid to say China is to blame for fine dust? Watch our environment editor debunk the China myth.
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South Korea’s Fine Dust Financiers
As South Koreans grow increasingly fed up with the country's fine dust air pollution, campaigners are turning on major banks in a bid to stop them financing new coal-fired power plants.
Do I Need to Wear a Face Mask in South Korea?
Fine dust season 2018 is fast approaching South Korea. Should you be wearing a face mask to go out, and will it protect you?
Gwanghwamun Democracy 2.0: Air Pollution Roundtables
Thousands of Seoulites gathered for roundtable discussions on Gwanghwamun Square. While cars drove past, citizens discussed the worsening air pollution.
More Bad News for Environment: Another Coal-Fired Power Plant Coming to S Korea
Amid the ongoing clamor against air pollution, the South Korean government has quietly approved the construction of a new coal-fired power plant in Dangjin.
Which South Korean Presidential Candidates Actually Care about the Environment?
What do South Korea's presidential candidates have in store for the country's beleaguered environment? Korea Exposé took a look at their manifestos.
Top Presidential Contenders Pledge to Fix South Korea’s Air Pollution
Two front-runners of the South Korean presidential election, Ahn Cheol-soo and Moon Jae-in, issued manifestos to tackle air pollution. What's in them?
Coal, Dust and Hot Air: South Korea’s Dirty Energy Habit
What's stopping South Korea kicking its addiction to coal plants, even as the country's citizens choke on smog?