North Korea codifies soil pollution law, but enforcement remains in doubt

North Korea codifies soil pollution law, but enforcement remains in doubt

North Korea passed a sweeping law in 2025 that regulates soil pollution from initial monitoring through investigation, cleanup and punishment of violators. The move marks a rare case of Pyongyang addressing an environmental problem through its own dedicated statute. Daily NK obtained a copy of the law, called the Soil Pollution Prevention Act. The Standing Committee of the Supreme People’s Assembly, North Korea’s parliament, adopted it on May 29…

North Korea codifies soil pollution law, but enforcement remains in doubt - The Press United

North Korea passed a sweeping law in 2025 that regulates soil pollution from initial monitoring through investigation, cleanup and punishment of violators. The move marks a rare case of Pyongyang addressing an environmental problem through its own dedicated statute. Daily NK obtained a copy of the law, called the Soil Pollution Prevention Act. The Standing […] The post North Korea codifies soil pollution law, but enforcement remains in doubt app…