and environment. Green growth 1 (Economy→Environment) means that economic growth does not harm but improves the environment. Green growth 2 (Environment → Economy) means that environment conservation can be the new growth driver of the economy. Green living Eco-labeling system Environmental Education Environmental Industry Environmental Technology Environmental-friendly Products Environmentally-friendly Company Designation System Nature Eco-Village Ecosystem and Landscape Conservation Areas Endangered Species Protection Environmental Impact Assessment System LMOs (Living Modified Organisms) National Long-term Ecological Research Project National Trust System for the Natural Environment Nature Park Prior Environmental Review System Wetland Protection Areas Wildlife Protection and Management Human health & chemicals Asbestos Chemical Terrorism and Accidents Dioxin aka "Agent Orange" was used in South Korea during the Vietnam War era, to defoliate areas along the DMZ. The South Korean Army also used Agent Orange to spray areas around NIKE Missile sites in the 1960s and 1970s at such bases as Camp Humphreys. Endocrine Disruptors Hazardous Chemicals Control Health Impact Assessment System Nano Materials POPs (Persistent Organic Pollutants) Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) Response to REACH Restricted or Prohibited Chemicals Designation System Risk Assessment Toxics Release Inventory(TRI) International cooperation CBD (Convention on Biological Diversity) Cooperation with America Cooperation with OECD Cooperation with UNEP Korea-China-Japan Cooperation Cooperation with Africa Cooperation with ESCAP Cooperation with Southeast Asia FTA-related Environmental Agreement Ramsar Convention Cooperation with Europe Cooperation with UNCSD International Climate Change Negotiations CITES Climate change CDM Projects Greenhouse Gas Labeling System Smart ways to reduce Support for Local Governments In Responding to Climate Change Offices Previously the ministry had its headquarters in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi Province. Regulatory reform The Ministry of Environment has made significant success in improving water and air quality and conserving ecosystems by introducing various environmental regulations. However, in order to overcome the recent economic downturn and strengthen national competitiveness, it is necessary to conduct regulatory reforms, without undermining environmental quality, to create a better business environment, reduce public inconvenience and to raise the effectiveness of regulations. To this end, Ministry of Environment will consider the life cycle and characteristics of companies in carrying out regulatory reforms, and ensure that such reforms contribute to improvements in the daily lives of the general public. A more prudent approach is needed for environmental regulations as environmental issues often involve conflicts of interests and lack of scientific evidence. Therefore, the ministry plans to prevent social conflicts and environmental degradation by promoting communication among various stakeholders and securing environmental