🌿 Protecting Jeju's Environment: Residents and CSOs Rally Against Urban Management Plan Changes
🌿 Protecting Jeju's Environment: Residents and CSOs Rally Against Urban Management Plan Changes In Jeju, residents and civil society organizations (CSOs) have united in a press conference at the Jeju Provincial Assembly to voice their concerns over proposed changes to the urban management plan. At the heart of the dispute lies the potential rezoning of Hamdeok-ri, Jocheon-eup, Jeju-si, which could have far-reaching consequences for the environment and community well-being. The proposed changes, which seek to shift the area from planned management to planned development, have sparked outrage among residents. With existing cement factories and logistics centers already impacting the area, concerns about groundwater contamination and the degradation of Hamdeok Beach's water quality are mounting. Despite government initiatives such as the introduction of a natural resource cap-and-trade system, controversies persist. The Ministry of Environment is spearheading efforts to protect...