US EditionIran’s War Hits Waste Bags in South Korea: Stores Limit Sale per Person · Global Voices
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On the 1st, Kim Sung-hwan, Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment, addressed growing concerns regarding the supply of pay-as-you-throw garbage bags, stating, “We have so far restricted sales on a voluntary basis, but until the situation stabilizes, I think we should implement a per-person sales limit, similar to masks.” This statement comes after he had previously emphasized that there were no issues with the supply of pay-as-you-throw bags…
South Korean authorities have begun to implement measures to mitigate the impact of energy shortages and rising oil prices. More information: Trump welcomes Iran’s 20-boat passage through the Strait of Ormuz: “It’s a sign of respect for negotiations”
Last week, Seoul's grocery store shelves sold more plastic bags than food or medicine. An average of 2.7 million bags were sold per day, nearly five times the usual amount. Seoul's city ordinance requires households to dispose of their household waste only in bags made from naphtha, a petroleum product. So, the oil shortage caused by the war in the Middle East that has been going on for more than a month has led South Koreans to stock up on garb…
Countries dependent on oil imports are particularly affected by the US and Israel's attack on Iran. In South Korea, among other things, the currency crashes. The economy operates in emergency mode - all in the country are stopped to save electricity.
Countries dependent on oil imports are particularly affected by the US and Israel's attack on Iran. In South Korea, among other things, the currency crashes. The economy operates in emergency mode - all in the country are stopped to save electricity.
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