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South Korean Algae Threat Blamed on State Mega-Project

8 Aug 2012 - 09:06 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea is on alert over the rapid growth of algal blooms on big rivers and lakes that threatens to sabotage public health and drinking water.

Eaton Corp. Wins Contract to Restore Barrage Gate on Nakdong River

25 Oct 2010 - 20:58 by Local Press Report

MN, EDEN PRAIRIE (Eaton Corporation) — Eaton Corporation will be the hydraulic system supplier for restoration of a large barrage gate on South Korea's Nakdong River. The $4.1 million USD contract involves supplying

Journal Lawmakers Call for End to River Revival Project

12 Oct 2009 - 20:58 by Local Press Report

SEOUL (JoongAng Daily (South Korea)) — Some lawmakers are demanding that the government stop its plan to revive four major Korean rivers, the Han, Nakdong, Geum and Yeongsan. The project's opponents raised

Poor Water Management Contributes to Shortages in Nakdong River

9 Mar 2009 - 20:57 by Local Press Report

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA (Chosun (South Korea)) — Inadequate water management on the part of the Korea Water Resources Corporation is contributing to water shortages in the Nakdong River. Five multi-purpose dams along the Nakdong River can

Busan, South Gyeongsang in Water Dispute

16 Feb 2009 - 20:57 by Local Press Report

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA (The Dong-A llbo (South Korea)) — A dispute has arisen between Busan and South Gyeongsang Province over water at Namgang Dam. Another dispute is brewing involving North Jeolla Province, the city ofDaejeon, and South

Nakdong River Needs Protection From Chemical Contamination

2 Feb 2009 - 20:57 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean environmental experts are urging that the Nakdong River, one of the country's main water sources, be protected from increasingly frequent chemical contamination.

Korea: Deep-Sea Bottled Water Enters Korean Market

8 Oct 2007 - 20:39 by Local Press Report

SEOUL, South Korea (Chosun English (South Korea)) — — The first brand of bottled deep sea water has entered the Korean market.

Ulleung Mine-water is made from seawater pumped from 650 meters below the surface of the East Sea off Ulleung Island.