The South Korean government has revealed it's going to decommission several coal-fired power plants over the next few years as part of efforts to counter the country's chronic issue with fine dust.<br />The trade ministry says ten coal plants nationwide will be closed permanently by 2022.<br />That's three years earlier than the previous deadline of 2025. <br />The government will also prevent coal plants that have been operational for more than 30 years from operating between March and June this year.<br />Other measures include boosting investment for environmental facilities and encouraging energy companies to build gas-fired power plants. <br />
