"Island region marine debris problem severe"

Representative Pyon Sam-beom of the Chungnam Provincial Assembly (Boryeong 2·People Power) raised the issue of "island garbage" during the second plenary session of the 362nd regular meeting on November 25, urging the responsible role of the Chungnam Provincial Government. Representative Pyon focused on the issues of marine pollution and damage to island areas caused by the inflow of garbage into Boryeong Lake, pointing out that "this problem is not a matter of environmental improvement level, but a serious structural issue that threatens the sustainability of coastal fishing grounds and the tourism industry." Representative Pyon expressed concern that "during the rainy season, household waste and agricultural waste flow directly into the sea through the Boryeong Lake drainage gate, causing repeated damage to fish farms and fishing gear every year." Furthermore, "the marine debris distribution survey conducted by the Chungnam Provincial Government showed that Ocheon Port near the ...