Problems relating to Trade and Investment on Korea
22. Environmental pollution and waste disposal |
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| (1) Export of Used Lead Acid Storage Batteries | - Triggered by the rapid rise in demand in South Korea, there has been a fierce competition for the Used Lead Acid Batteries (ULABs) that domestically accrue in Japan. (It appears there have been outflows to ROK of about 30-40% of the domestically accrued ULABs in Japan). As to ULABs export to ROK, it appears Japanese exporters satisfy the requirements under the basel convention. However, it is said that the treatment completion reports has come back from ROK on only half of the ULABs exported to ROK. The question cannot be wiped off, if these exported ULABs are properly treated in ROK. |
- It is requested that GOJ enquire with GOK to check up the actual disposal status of ULABs and require the disposal report. (It is hoped that the rigorous implementation of The basel convention will curb import of ULABs from Japan.) | - The Basel Convention |
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