S. Korea unveils measures to slash coal-fired power plants to tackle fine dust

The South Korean government has revealed it's going to decommission several coal-fired power plants over the next few years as part of efforts to counter the country's chronic issue with fine dust.The trade ministry says ten coal plants nationwide will be closed permanently by 2022.That's three years earlier than the previous deadline of 2025. The government will also prevent coal plants that have been operational for more than 30 years from operating between March and June this year.Other measures include boosting investment for environmental facilities and encouraging energy companies to build gas-fired power plants.