Korea, China, Japan to hold environmental talks

Korea, China and Japan will pledge joint efforts at an annual trilateral meeting to reduce the environmental impact of air pollution and tackle climate change issues in the Northeast Asia region.

The Ministry of Environment said Thursday that Environment Minister Yoon Seong-kyu would suggest holding regular three-way talks for tackling air pollution, and setting up a network to share information on environmental policies at the annual 15th Tripartite Environment Ministers Meeting attended by Korea, China and Japan.

Details will be discussed further at the ministerial meeting, held in Kitakyushu, Japan, on Sunday and Monday, according to the ministry. 

On the first day of the annual meeting, Yoon is to meet with Chinese Environmental Protection Vice Minister Li Ganjie, who will participate in place of Minister Zhou Shengxian who will join the tripartite meeting later in the day.

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