On the occasion of the 13th Environment Day, which falls on June 5, the government has decided to actively foster the environment industry as a new growth engine as a means of helping Korea enter an era of $40,000 per capita national income. As of 2005, the nation¡¯s environment market volume was 24 trillion Won, accounting for a mere 3.3% of the world¡¯s environment market, Korea¡¯s Minister of Environment, Lee Maa-nee, said. To help Korea enter the era of $40,000 per capita n... [2008-06-12]

  The Korean economy no longer relies only on innovative and stylish new arrivals, fast developing high technology, ubiquitous cities, and hybrid automobiles. It has also just started to turn its attention to the environment we are surrounded by. By starting to focus on environmentally- friendly policies and business strategies, a gigantic amount of business bait is being added daily to the substantial hook of the Korea Environment and Resources Corporation. Their successful business story ... [2008-06-12]

  The United Nations designated June 5 as the World Environment Day to commemorate the Stockholm Conference on Human Environment which was held in Sweden in 1972 under the topic of One Earth. The Conference on the Human Environment is one of the principal vehicles through which the United Nations stimulates the worldwide awareness of the environment, enhances political attention, and motivates actions. The agenda is to give a human face to environmental issues; empower people to become a... [2007-06-12]