MANILA, Philippines — Over 5,000 tons of garbage illegally shipped from South Korea, and have remained dumped in an industrial estate in Mindanao for over two years, will be exported back starting Jan. 19. The Verde Soko waste came in two batches. This was later shipped back to South Korea in January 2019, following an agreement made between the Philippine and South Korean governments. Three officials of Verde Soko were charged for the importation. “The re-shipment of the South Korean waste to its source is a historic win for our people and the environment,” Peliño-Golle said.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer January 11, 2020 10:41 UTC