About the four major rivers project
I think we got a chance to think about four-river project. Koreans are interested in and concerned about the project. They were equally divided pro and con. Maybe we partially understood it, maybe we understood it somewhat. I want to talk about the strengths and weaknesses of the project.
First, the project has many strengths. I think two of our greatest strengths are preventing floods, securing water resources and encouraging re-creation of the land. The Geum, Nakdong and Yeongsan rivers suffered serious losses from the floods every year. However, once construction is finished, it's possible to prevent floods. That marginal land along the river will become an urban center through encouraging re-creation of the land. Furthermore, that place will be able to become a tourist attraction.
On the other hand, there are some weaknesses of the project. I heard that the most serious problem is an environmental problem. Most environmental organizations are worried that the project will destroy the natural environment and the life of local residents. In addition to an environmental problem, the labors will lose their jobs and waste government budget.
Like this, the four-river project has many strengths and weaknesses. In fact, the project may already be underway about 80 percents. I think if korean government and citizens must solve the problem in concord with each other, we can lead to bigger successes in the future.
Like you said, "its underway about 80%". I did not like the project to start with, but its so close to finished now I think they should continue.
답글삭제i really agree with you opinion. i think a problem is that construction probably make water pollution. that's a hot issue. it's sure to prevent flood. but when quality of water going to be dirty, it's hard to recover same quality of water in the past. and it takes so long time we don't know when it becomes to recover same level of water quality . that's the problem of the four revers project
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