Characteristics Analysis of PM2.5 in Industrial Complex Near Area According to Domestic and Foreign Influences in Case of High Concentration PM2.5 Episode Occurrence

Kim, Chang-Hyeok; Kim, Jong Bum; Kim, Jeongho; Hwang, Kyucheol; Kim, Pilho; Shin, Su‐Hyun; Park, Jong‐Sung; Park, Sechan; Lee, Gahye; Lee, Jae-Young

doi:10.5572/kosae.2023.39.1.62

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“…This is attributable to the fact that Republic of Korea is heavily influenced by the inland areas of China during the winter and spring due to the prevailing westerly winds; in particular, the yellow dust storms that occur in the spring contribute to the high concentrations [ 22 ]. These results are similar to those of Cho et al (2016) [ 23 ], who reported that PM 2.5 concentrations were high in the winter and spring in Chuncheon and Yeongwol; the findings of Hwang et al (2019) [ 24 ], who measured PM 2.5 concentrations in industrial complexes in Gyeongbuk; and the findings of Kim et al (2023) [ 25 ], who found that PM 2.5 concentrations in the Ansan and Siheung industrial complexes were high in the winter and spring.…”

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A Comparison of Health Risks from PM2.5 and Heavy Metal Exposure in Industrial Complexes in Dangjin and Yeosu·Gwangyang

Jeon,

Jung,

Park

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Particulate matter (PM) can cause illness, including respiratory diseases, and PM2.5 compositions are likely to vary according to the emission profiles of industrial complexes. This study analyzed and compared the concentrations and distributions of PM2.5 and heavy metals in two regions of Republic of Korea: Yeosu·Gwangyang, which houses a massive national industrial complex, and Dangjin, which houses power plants. Further, we conducted a health risk assessment on the residents of the areas near these industrial complexes. Measurements were taken at five different points in each setting over a two-year period from August 2020 to August 2022. We found differences in PM2.5 concentrations and heavy metal composition ratios across the sites. Specifically, PM2.5 concentrations exceeded the standard of 1 at all measurement sites, while the specific heavy metals exceeding the standard varied across the sites. Ultimately, we observed regional differences in PM2.5 composition across measurement sites across and within the two regions and variations in health risks and according health effects due to the absence of PM2.5 toxicity values, and compared the health risks of two industrial complexes with different characteristics. These findings underscore the importance of considering not only PM2.5 but also its composition in exposure and health risk assessments.

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