Panel on Environmental Affairs
Duty visit to the Republic of Korea from 1 to 5 April 2013

The Legislative Council Panel on Environmental Affairs conducted a 5-day overseas duty visit to Seoul, Republic of Korea, from 1 to 5 April 2013. The purpose of the visit was for Members to study the experience of the Republic of Korea in various aspects of waste management, including waste reduction, waste recycling and treatment infrastructure.

The delegation was led by Hon Cyd HO Sau-lan, Chairman of the Panel on Environmental Affairs, and comprises 16 other members: Hon Christopher CHUNG Shu-kun (Deputy Chairman of the Panel on Environmental Affairs), Hon Vincent FANG Kang, Hon CHAN Hak-kan, Hon CHAN Kin-por, Hon Claudia MO, Hon Gary FAN Kwok-wai, Hon Charles Peter MOK, Hon KWOK Wai-keung, Dr Hon Helena WONG Pik-wan, Dr Hon Elizabeth QUAT and Hon Tony TSE Wai-chuen (Panel members), as well as Hon Emily LAU Wai-hing, Hon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yan, Hon Frederick FUNG Kin-kee, Hon Paul TSE Wai-chun and Hon WONG Yuk-man (non-Panel Members).

	Visit Programme
	Papers Fact sheet entitled "Overview of South Korea" prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat Information note entitled "South Korea's waste management policies" prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat Background information on "Waste Treatment Policy and Measures in South Korea" provided by the Administration Power-point presentation materials on "The Hong Kong Waste Problem" provided by the Administration Power-point presentation materials on the exhibition on the "Panel on Environmental Affairs' Overseas Duty Visit to the Republic of Korea" prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat
	Photos LegCo Photo Gallery
	Press Releases (issue date) The Legislative Council Panel on Environmental Affairs departs for the Republic of Korea to conduct overseas duty visit (1 April 2013) The Legislative Council Panel on Environmental Affairs begins its duty visit in the Republic of Korea (2 April 2013) The Legislative Council Panel on Environmental Affairs visits waste management facilities in the Republic of Korea (3 April 2013) The Legislative Council Panel on Environmental Affairs continues its duty visit to the Republic of Korea (4 April 2013) The Legislative Council Panel on Environmental Affairs concluded its duty visit to the Republic of Korea (5 April 2013) The Legislative Council Panel on Environmental Affairs displays photos, souvenirs and publications of its duty visit to the Republic of Korea (17 April 2013)
	Report Report of the Delegation of the Panel on Environmental Affairs on its duty visit to the Republic of Korea to study its experience on waste management to the House Committee meeting on 29 November 2013 [Annex I to CB(1)412/13-14]