Korea to remove dam, restore river ecosystem
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Government officials in Jeonju, South Korea, joined with several organizations to sign an agreement to remove the Sangjukbo dam on the Jeoncheon River.
The dam, built in the 1970s to prevent erosion and secure water for agriculture, has largely lost its original function as surrounding farmland decreased and the river environment changed. Environmental groups argued the dam blocked natural sediment flow and harmed the river’s ecosystem.
The Climate Energy Environment Ministry selected the Sangjukbo dam for removal after monitoring its condition. While some residents expressed concern about losing agricultural water, officials from Jeollabuk-do province and the Jeonbuk Regional Environmental Office stated they would address the issue by improving the Sanggwan Reservoir. The ministry plans to continue removing dams throughout the country that have lost their purpose, starting with those prioritized by local governments or deemed important for ecological restoration.
