Despite concerns over the worsening levels of fine dust in the nation,... a new report by the World Economic Forum shows South Korea is among the countries with the biggest annual demand for coal.<br />In addition,... the International Energy Agency reported last month,... that South Korea's coal consumption in 2017 swelled by eleven-and-a-half percent to about 150 million tons. <br />Industry officials say tougher measures need to be placed on coal consumption in South Korea in order to tackle the chronic fine dust issue.<br />Among the countries with the biggest rise in coal consumption,... India topped the list,... followed by South Korea, Russia and China. <br />
