Air pollution is a serious concern, particularly in major cities, because more than 80 percent of all South Koreans live in urban areas. Although far behind first-place United States, South Korea’s much smaller population is the ninth largest consumer of ozone-depleting chlorofluorocarbons.[citation needed] City sewer systems are overtaxed.[citation needed] Other issues include water pollution from sewer discharge and industrial effluents, acid rain, drift net fishing, and wasteful packaging of consumer goods.[citation needed] Transboundary pollution concerns spurred the creation of a joint commission among South Korea, Japan, and China to address environmental problems.
The South Korean government's July 2008 decision to boost investment into renewable energy to reduce its reliance on foreign oil imports may provide a boost to conglomerates' solar plans.The Ministry of Knowledge and Economy said the country intends to spend 194.4 billion won ($193 million) on technologies and projects, including solar, wind and biofuels, in 2008
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