National Assembly passes bills aimed at tackling fine dust problem
  • 5 years ago
국회, 본회의서 미세먼지대책법 등 통과

South Korea is plagued by fine dust air pollution, and this morning, lawmakers passed some several bills aiming to do something about it.
They include... a bill designating severe fine dust pollution as a social disaster -- which will allow the government to inject state money in case of an emergency.
The others are... a bill that'll allow ordinary citizens to buy cars powerd by liquid propane gas or LPG, which emits less pollution,... and a measure requiring schools to install air purifiers in classrooms.
The rival parties agreed last week to vote on the bills in light of the worsening air quality.
They've also called on the government to use reserve funds... to provide anti-dust masks,... or air purifiers to the underprivileged.
If necessary, lawmakers will also consider a supplementary budget.
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