Korea will proceed with five dam projects and replace two others with existing water infrastructure, the climate ministry said Thursday, after reviewing a 14-dam plan from the previous government. The move cuts estimated spending from 4.75 trillion won to about 1.67 trillion won. The five approved projects are aimed at flood control, while Jicheon and Amicheon are also multipurpose dams for water supply. Officials said construction is not yet authorized and still needs feasibility and environmental reviews.
Climate, Energy and Environment Minister Kim Sung-whan explains the government’s revised dam plan during a press briefing at Government Complex Seoul, Thursday. Yonhap
Korea will proceed with five new or upgraded dam projects while replacing two others with alternatives that draw on existing water infrastructure, the climate ministry said Thursday, wrapping up a review of a 14-dam initiative launched under the previous government.
The plan, announced by Climate, Energy and Environment Minister Kim Sung-whan, leaves seven dam projects scrapped, five approved and two shifted to alternative solutions, reducing estimated spending from 4.75 trillion won ($3.45 billion) to about 1.67 trillion won.
