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In Seoul, 90% of landfill-bound wastes were instead used to produce energy enough to heat 518,000 households.
Efforts are needed to get third parties engaged in the emissions market.
With foreign aid assistance, the mobilization of nongovernment organizations, the community, and other key stakeholders, the government of the Republic of Korea was able to implement policies for a successful country-wide reforestation program.
The Republic of Korea has been a leader in training government officials to be catalysts of economic development.
Companies and governments are devising strategies for how to manage the personal information of users of online services.
Solutions include lowering statutory maximum lending rates, expanding policy financing and mid-rate loans, increasing loans and loan guarantees.
The Korean government has employed comprehensive policy measures to manage household debt risks.
Jobs, education and skills development are needed to help elderly people lead a more stable life and contribute to the economy.
Personal credit information could be an important determining factor in insurance underwriting and the calculation of premiums.
The Republic of Korea’s Sudokwon Landfill, one of the largest in the world, offers a sustainable model for urban waste management.