Korean river project raises environmental concerns

Updated November 24, 2009 12:39:57

South Korea has launched an ambitious and costly project this week to overhaul its major rivers.

The government says the Four Rivers Project will be a model for sustainable, green growth as Seoul looks to revolutionise the country's environmental industry. But South Korean environment groups say it will do far more harm than good.

Presenter: Girish Sawlani
Speakers: Ma Young Hoon, Korean Federation of Environmental Movements; Jun Yong Ki, analyst, Meritz Securities