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Seoul urges calm over rubbish bag shortage amid Middle East war fears
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South Korea's energy minister and other government authorities on Monday sought to ease public panic regarding potential shortages of official waste bags linked to the ongoing conflict in the Mideast region, urging citizens not to worry about supply disruptions despite a reported rush for purchases.
Key Points
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1South Korea's energy minister addressed public fears regarding potential shortages of plastic rubbish bags following a nearly fivefold jump in sales linked to Middle East war concerns.
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2The government has implemented contingency measures, including the approval for citizens to use regular trash disposal if official volume-based waste supplies run short.
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3Officials emphasized that all necessary steps have been taken and urged South Koreans not to worry about garbage bag shortages despite ongoing regional conflict.
Developments
[Mar 30, 10:05]
South Korea's energy minister sought Monday to ease fears over plastic rubbish bags after sales jumped nearly fivefold due to Middle East war concerns; government urged public not to worry about shortages.
[Mar 30, 12:57]
(Note based on provided excerpts) Government announced plans for regular plastic bags if official supplies run short via Facebook post by Minister Kim Sung-hwan; sales in Seoul jumped nearly fivefold.
Gov't to allow use of regular plastic bags if approved waste bags are in short supply
Feed.koreatimes.co.kr
4h ago
Gov't urges nation not to worry about supply of standard garbage bags amid Middle East crisis
En.yna.co.kr
7h ago
The South Korean government urged the public not to worry about shortages or price hikes for standard garbage bags, citing sufficient local and recycling company stockpiles. Minister Kim Sung-hwan confirmed that factories cannot arbitrarily raise prices due to municipal ordinances but noted some retailers were limiting sales per person amid rising polyethylene costs driven by Middle East conflict fears.
Gov’t to Allow Regular Bags for Trash Disposal if Official Supplies Run Short
World.kbs.co.kr
9h ago