Water Management in Korea: Progress and Implications for Integrated Water Resources Management

Event: Asia Water Week 2013: Securing Water for All (Main Event)

Water Management in Korea: Progress and Implications for Integrated Water Resources Management

13 March 2013

Author / Speaker:

Kyung-Jin Min, Inha University - Other materials by the author

Due to some distinguishing characteristics of water resources and vulnerable topological conditions, water management is a complex task in Korea. Water development plans, nonetheless, were instrumental in the country’s national development plan, and their successful implementation served as a springboard toward remarkable economic growth.

Geographical Focus:

Korea, Republic of

Type of Content:

Learning Event

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