Ban Ki-moon says fine-dust issue should not be politicized
- 5 years ago
Former UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon -- who heads the new presidential committee on climate and air quality -- called for parliamentary support to deal with fine-dust pollution.
Meeting with Hwang Gyo-ahn,... the chair of the main opposition Liberty Korea Party,... on Friday,... Ban said the fine-dust issue should not be politicized and that parties should work together to solve the problem.
Ban said his plan was to first devise short-term measures this year -- after gathering opinions from both experts and the public.
Hwang called for more active cooperation with China, which has been pointed to as a key contributor.
Ban also sat down for talks with National Assembly Speaker Moon Hee-sang,... where he called for parliamentary support,... whether it be through legislation or budget allocations.
He met with the leadership of the ruling and minor opposition parties earlier this month.
Meeting with Hwang Gyo-ahn,... the chair of the main opposition Liberty Korea Party,... on Friday,... Ban said the fine-dust issue should not be politicized and that parties should work together to solve the problem.
Ban said his plan was to first devise short-term measures this year -- after gathering opinions from both experts and the public.
Hwang called for more active cooperation with China, which has been pointed to as a key contributor.
Ban also sat down for talks with National Assembly Speaker Moon Hee-sang,... where he called for parliamentary support,... whether it be through legislation or budget allocations.
He met with the leadership of the ruling and minor opposition parties earlier this month.