In a bid to curb pollution, between eight and 15 coal plants in South Korea will close from December 1 to February 29, with the remainder operating at a maximum 80% capacity.
South Korea will shut down up to a quarter of its coal-fired generators for three months this winter in an effort to curb air pollution.
The country's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy said Thursday that between eight and 15 generators will close from December 1 to February 29, with the remainder operating at a maximum 80% capacity.
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