It turns out Seoul, Korea has the worst air pollution amongst all of the top 10 economies in the world. Why is air pollution still such a huge challenge in a country with abundant resources and advanced infrastructure?  And does South Korea use any high-tech solutions to handle its dirty air that South or Southeast Asian megacities can learn from?Guests (in order of appearance): Jieon Lee, Korea Federation for Environmental Movements Gyuri Cho, Solutions for Our ClimateSign up to find out when new Sustainable Asia seasons are launched.Review us on listennotes!Check out the other research from the Heinrich Boell Foundation in Hong Kong, India, and Southeast Asia.Production credits:Producer and Co-Host: Chermaine LeeCo-Host:  Khoa TranAssociate Producer:  Jack LeeExecutive Producer:  Marcy Trent LongIntro/outro music: Alex Mauboussin

S15E5: Seoul | Too Many Coal Plants

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