Permanent Opening of 'Nakdonggang Hagutduk'... Moon Says "Hope for Other Rivers Blocked by 4 Major Rivers Dams"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] President Moon Jae-in expressed deep emotion on the 18th regarding the year-round opening of the Nakdong River Estuary Barrage sluice gates, stating that it was "a promise made since the National Assembly elections and the presidential election."

In a message on social networking service (SNS) that day, President Moon said, "It has been 35 years since the waterway was blocked by the construction of the estuary barrage," and added, "I hope this will bring hope to other rivers in South Korea where the water flow has been blocked by the estuary barrage and the Four Major Rivers weirs."

President Moon said, "In the past, the Nakdong River estuary was renowned as the largest reed forest and migratory bird habitat in East Asia," but lamented, "Unfortunately, we failed to protect the environment amid the tide of development." He continued, "Although the construction of the Nakdong River Estuary Barrage secured water resources and brought many benefits, much was also lost," and added, "It is very fortunate that we can now begin restoring the brackish water ecosystem of the Nakdong River estuary before it is too late."

President Moon stated, "In the era of climate crisis, estuaries serve as natural breakwaters and excellent carbon sinks," and concluded, "The path of coexistence and mutual growth that we open together with the Nakdong River will make our lives healthier and more prosperous."

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