광화문광장서 '미세먼지 체험 다이닝' 열려<br /><br />We've been experiencing some of the worst levels of fine dust recently.<br />To raise awareness of the issue, an outdoor restaurant was set up in Seoul's Gwanghwamun Square.<br />Choi Si-young takes us to where hundreds made a statement by dining in the smog. <br />A symbolic demonstration to show that the public is determined to fight fine dust pollution.<br />That was the reason that led nearly three-hundred people from Seoul and other regions gather in Gwanghwamun Plaza, in the heart of the capital city.<br />At the outdoor dinner organized by the civic group Korea Peace Energy Center, the demonstrators also called on policymakers to draw up measures to reduce the dust levels.<br /><br />And people here did more than just eat dinner. <br />The organizers actually measured the levels of fine dust before and after the meal,... to show just how serious the pollution is.<br />Some of them came as far from as Daegu and had a lot to say.<br />"An outdoor restaurant in Seoul's Gwanghwamun Square seemed meaningful, so I came. I think we should all take this issue seriously and find a solution."<br />"Fine dust pollution is serious. I took part in today's event so good policies are rolled out to help people breathe cleaner air."<br />Participants watched a documentary on how people are dealing with the dust pollution in their everyday lives.<br />Students representing the younger generation of Korea called for a cleaner sky.<br />In addition, musicians delivered live performances and some played instruments with their gas mask on.<br />Former UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon who now heads the presidential committee on climate and air quality offered his congratulatory remarks via video.<br />Choi Si-young, Arirang News. <br />
