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Tag Archives: South Korea
Korean Study Adds to Indications That Air Pollution is Tied to Parkinson’s
Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) is associated significantly with a higher risk for developing Parkinson’s disease, according to a recent study from Korea. The finding reinforces previous research showing a potential link between air pollution and Parkinson’s. The results also prompted researchers … Continue reading
High-emission Vehicles to be Restricted from Downtown Seoul
High-emission vehicles will be restricted from the center of Seoul beginning in July this year, as part of the municipal government’s new policy measures to reduce fine dust pollution in the capital, it was announced Monday. Grade 5 emission vehicles, … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Asia, South Korea
Tagged Air Pollution, Korea, Seoul, South Korea
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Moon proposes artificial rain with China to clear Seoul air
With the South Korean capital’s air quality deteriorating to a never-before-seen level, President Moon Jae-in on Wednesday instructed ministries to draw up countermeasures such as artificial rain, in coordination with China, which is seen as a primary culprit. The atmospheric … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Asia, South Korea
Tagged Air Pollution, PM2.5, Seoul, South Korea, yellow dust
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South Korea smothered in Chinese air pollution
South Korea issued Tuesday dust advisories in some parts of the country as microdust particles and yellow dust blow in from China. The Korea Meteorological Administration said the concentration level of fine dust particles, categorized as PM 10, is recorded … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Asia, China, South Korea
Tagged Air Pollution, China, Mongolia, PM10, PM2.5, South Korea, yellow dust
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Ulsan exposed to yearlong toxic fine dust: study
The coastal city of Ulsan, 60 kilometers north of Busan, is susceptible to toxic fine dust all-year-round due to the city’s shipbuilding industrial region, research showed Wednesday. Ulsan’s volatile organic compound emission volume is the highest among cities in Korea, … Continue reading
Nanoparticles may be linked to early first period in Korea: study
Exposure to air pollution, particularly to nanoparticles classified as PM2.5, may cause early first periods among young girls, which is known to increase one’s risk of developing other health conditions, such as breast cancer and early menopause, a new study … Continue reading
Seoul to ban old diesel vehicles on fine dust days
Starting next month, drivers of old, diesel-powered vehicles driven between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. in Seoul amid fine-dust alerts will be fined 100,000 won ($89), the city government said, Tuesday. Over 2.2 million vehicles registered before Dec. 31, 2005 … Continue reading
Posted in Asia, South Korea
Tagged Air Pollution, diesel exhaust fumes, PM2.5, Seoul, South Korea, World Heath Organization (WHO)
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Seoul to ban old diesels cars on air-polluted days
Old diesel cars will be banned from being driven in Seoul when heavy fine dust alerts are issued. The Seoul Metropolitan Government ordered that diesel vehicles, registered before Dec. 31, 2005, will be restricted in downtown Seoul from 6 a.m. … Continue reading
Posted in Asia, South Korea
Tagged Air Pollution, diesel exhaust fumes, Seoul, South Korea
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