Greenpeace samples the air pollutants in Dangjin, Korea. The pollutants especially PM 2.5, emitted by the Dangjin Coal Fired Power Plants, is an extremely serious and imminent healthy concern for the locals.

Dangjin Coal Fired Power Station consists of 8 plants currently in operation. The Korean government permitted a plan to build 2 more additional units. This expansion plan reflects the Korea’s coal-power friendly policy. Currently, there are a total of 53 coal-fired power plants (CFPPs) in operation nationwide. In addition to them, 11 new CFPPs are under construction, and the government plans to build 9 more CFPPs by the mid-2020.