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NAMPHO, DPR KOREA

Nampho is about 40 kilometers away from the national capital Pyongyang and is situated in the middle part of the Korean West Sea where the Taedong River enters the sea. The region has high biological productivity and diverse marine flora and fauna.

Nampo is one of the country's major ports with an eight kilometer long West Sea Barrage spanning the mouth of the Taedong River. The construction of a dyke in the area resulted in significant siltation of the river, thus affecting navigational use of the area and increased the risk of ship accidents. Industrial and municipal sewage discharges add to the environmental concerns of the area.

The country attaches increased importance to the environment. The integrated coastal management (ICM) approach has been accepted as a potential effective management alternative to prevent further environment degradation and resolving use conflicts.

PEMSEA has recently completed consultations with government officials and local stakeholders for the establishment of an ICM demonstration site to enhance local capacity in managing coastal areas. One specific purpose of the project is the conservation of critical habitats and the prevention of marine pollution.

Contact Person:

Pak Gi Sok
PMO Manager
President/WSORI
C/o
Mr. Ri Jun Ho
General Bureau for Cooperation with International Organizations (GBCIO)
Jungsong-dong 7, Central District
Pyongyang
P.O. Box 504
Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
Tel: [850-2] 381-5926
Fax: [850-2] 381-5827