It is understood that there were 46 briquette plants in Korea in 20 14, but the number has been reduced to 36 due to operational difficulties. In addition, due to the impact of the epidemic in COVID-19 this year, the operating conditions of many briquette plants are becoming more and more difficult. According to Korean media, since the Korean government increased the price of briquettes by more than three times in 20 18, it has made it more difficult for many poor people to keep warm in winter.
After World War II, South Korea's economy lagged behind North Korea, and it was far behind. By 1960, South Korea's per capita GDP was less than North Korea's 1/3, and it was not until 1970 that it was equal to North Korea. According to Yonhap News Agency's report this year, South Korea's GDP in the second quarter decreased by 3.3% month-on-month, which was the lowest level in a single quarter since the first quarter of the Asian financial crisis 1998 (-6.8%).
Exports plummeted 16.6%, the lowest level since the fourth quarter 1963(-24%), and imports also decreased by 7.4%.
Investment in equipment and construction decreased by 2.9% and 1.3% respectively. Residents' consumption increased by 1.4%. The output value of manufacturing, agriculture, forestry and fishery decreased by 9.7% at the same time; Affected by the downturn in wholesale and retail, accommodation and catering, transportation and other industries, the output value of service industry decreased 1. 1%.
At present, many people in Korea use briquettes to keep warm in winter. It can be seen from the appearance that the overall economy of South Korea needs to be improved. China has been using natural gas from honeycomb coal and carbon for heating. When rural villages and towns began to use large-scale heating, there were still nearly 654.38+million people unexpectedly using honeycomb coal in South Korea, and some people still had difficulties in heating in winter. How many years ago was this China? A country's economy will suffer the most if it fails to improve.
Perhaps this year, the global spread of the COVID-19 epidemic has made it more difficult for Koreans to keep warm.
South Korea's hot search for honeycomb briquette is very unexpected for China people who have experienced these difficulties. I hope the Korean people can greatly improve heating this year.
Under the influence of this year's epidemic, the GDP of all countries is falling sharply. I hope people in every country can live a happy and healthy life. * * * escaped the catastrophe of COVID-19 epidemic.
You can always see rainbows in storms. Although South Korea was China more than a decade or even decades ago, I believe that through unremitting efforts, we can live a better life.