Seoul claims nuclear-free energy policy not the cause of high fine-dust levels
Social affairsJan 21, 2019
South Korea's industry ministry on Monday claimed that the worsening fine dust concentration in the country's air cannot be attributed to the government's nuclear-free policy, claiming Seoul has steadily made efforts to reduce coal-based power generation.The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy claimed that it is wrong to conclude that the density of fine dust increased because the country operated more coal power stations to meet demand for electricity amid South Korea's efforts to move break