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South Korea to get world’s first floating city by 2025

South Korea is soon going to get the world’s first floating city, to deal with the problem of floods due to rising sea levels. The floating city project is a joint effort by the UN Human Settlement Programme (UN-Habit) and OCEANIX. The city will be built off the coast of Busan in South Korea and is likely to be completed by 2025.

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About the city:

The floating city will have ‘flood-proof infrastructure’ and comprise several man-made islands to eliminate the risk of flooding. The self-sufficient city will be specifically designed to withstand natural disasters like tsunamis, floods, and Category 5 hurricanes.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

  • South Korea Capital: Seoul;
  • South Korea Currency: South Korean won;
  • South Korea President: Moon Jae-in.

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Sumit Arora

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