Emergency Fine Dust Reduction Measures to Be Implemented Tomorrow in the Seoul Metropolitan Area

On the 10th, the cityscape viewed from Banpo Hangang Park in Seocho-gu, Seoul, appeared hazy as fine dust concentration reached a poor level amid warm weather. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-joo] Seoul City announced on the 10th that it will implement emergency fine dust reduction measures in the metropolitan area from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the 11th.

Seoul City urged citizens to refrain from going out as much as possible and to wear health masks without fail when going out is unavoidable.

The emergency fine dust reduction measures are issued when fine dust concentrations are forecasted to exceed a certain level continuously. Accordingly, the following measures will be implemented: ▲restriction on the operation of nationwide grade 5 vehicles without low-emission certification ▲reduction of operating rates at air pollutant-emitting business sites ▲shortening and adjustment of construction hours at construction sites ▲strengthening cleaning of major arterial roads and general roads.

However, the closure of public institution parking lots will not be implemented to respond to COVID-19.

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