Plastics continue to pile up
Social affairsApr 8, 2018
Even the prime minister has appeared caught by surprise over the country’s ongoing waste management crisis. On Wednesday, Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon berated Environment Ministry officials over a lack of measures to help ease Seoul’s growing buildup of plastic recyclables.“What good is having a long-term plan if you can’t tackle the immediate waste collection crisis?” Lee is reported to have asked during a meeting with officials. Lee’s wrath came just a day before Environment Minister Kim Eun-kyu