South Korea, Plastic Pollution

The World Seeks an End to Plastic Pollution at Talks in South Korea
Many nations hope to reduce the half a billion tons of plastic made each year. But pushback from plastic and oil producers, and Donald Trump’s election, could scuttle an agreement.
South Korea's mountain of plastic waste shows limits of recycling
South Korea has won international praise for its recycling efforts, but as it prepares to host talks for a global plastic waste agreement, experts say the country's approach highlights its limits. When the talks known as INC-5 kick off in Busan next week,
Industry Responds to EPA's Plastic Pollution Strategy Before Treaty Talks
Some industry responses pointed to fault lines on what are likely to be the most contentious issues at the United Nations treaty talks beginning next week.
'Crucial week': make-or-break plastic pollution treaty talks begin
A final round of talks on a treaty to end plastic pollution opens on Monday, with the diplomat chairing the difficult negotiations warning nations not to miss a "once-in-a-generation opportunity"."This treaty is a once-in-a-generation opportunity,
Countries urged to be ambitious in final push for UN plastic pollution treaty
Negotiators making a final push to secure the world’s first treaty to combat plastic pollution are being urged to strike an ambitious deal at talks this week. A final round of UN negotiations on a legally binding international agreement to curb plastic pollution kick offs in Busan,
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Coronavirus in South Korea: How 'trace, test and treat' may be saving lives
Daegu city has been worst affected by the coronavirus in South Korea In a car park behind a hospital in Seoul, ...
South Korea considers extra budget in early 2025 to boost spending, Chosun Ilbo reports
South Korea is considering drawing up a supplementary budget early next year to counter slumping consumer spending and ...
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More than 10% of South Korea's workforce is now robotic, survey finds
Slightly over 10% of South Korea's workforce has been replaced with robots, an annual survey by World Robotics 2024 found ...
South Korea’s Early Export Figures Show Return to Growth
South Korea’s early trade figures showed exports returning to growth in November in a positive sign for the economy amid ...
All of Us Are Dead creator on South Korea’s webtoon boom and his Netflix success
Joo Dong-geun shares his journey from part-time artist – and explains why webtoons are behind so many South Korean Netflix ...
Plan your South Korea trip: K-ETA, must-see cities, and solo travel advice
South Korea is a trending destination for 2025 with numbers of Kiwi tourists expected to rise exponentially. Get ahead of the ...
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South Korea's Popular Salt Bread Is (Literally) Packed With Butter
With perfectly balanced flakes of salt on top, South Korea's popular salt bread features a crusty exterior, a pillowy-soft ...