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Feb 4 • 20:26 UTC • 🇰🇷 Korea • Hankyoreh (KR)

‘IMF's Old Legacy’ Afforestation... Built a Highway for Disaster Recovery [Why]

The article criticizes the South Korean government's ineffective fire prevention measures in response to devastating wildfires, highlighting the detrimental impact of past afforestation policies post-IMF crisis.

#imf #wildfires #south korea #environment #public policy

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