Haneul friend: Jee-Yoo Park from Incheon to Paraguay | Connectography Speech 005

Just added my Connectography Speech of Paraguay! 

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Connectography Speech for World Environment Day 2025 | Park Jee Yoo (Paraguay) | 005

Where are the areas of active erosion and sedimentation in the terrain near the Paraguay River?

Please send a photo of local animals living in the wild.

It's currently spring in Korea, and the temperature is gradually rising. Especially in Incheon, where I live, the cherry blossoms have bloomed, and the weather is just right—not too hot, not too cold.

These days, Korea is enjoying warm and sunny spring weather, but behind this pleasant season lies a serious environmental issue caused by climate change.

One lesser-known but significant contributor is the greenhouse gas emissions from military activities. In 2020, the South Korean military emitted approximately 3.88 million tons of greenhouse gases—an amount that exceeds the total emissions from the entire public sector. Military operations and training consume vast amounts of energy and release large volumes of emissions in the process.

Globally, emissions from the military sector account for about 5.5% of total greenhouse gas emissions. By country, this places military emissions fourth after China, the United States, and India. These numbers highlight how wars and military exercises accelerate environmental pollution and the destruction of ecosystems.

Climate change also leads to resource shortages and natural disasters, which can trigger conflicts and disputes. This, in turn, leads to increased military activity, creating a vicious cycle in which greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise.

Paraguay has an agriculture-based economy and is implementing various policies to promote agricultural sustainability and environmental improvement. One of the main efforts is the enhancement of agricultural education and infrastructure, which aims to train specialized personnel and promote sustainable rural development.

For example, the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has been improving agricultural school facilities in San Pedro Province since 2015. Through this project, they have been building and renovating educational facilities such as auditoriums, dormitories, and kitchens, providing students with a better learning environment.

How has the agricultural infrastructure improvement project actually impacted local agricultural productivity and environmental protection? 

Hi, I'm jeeyoo from Korea. My english name is Amy! So you can call me Amy if you want to. I actually lived in Canada for 3 years and saw many people from different countries. But I have never seen or talked with people from Paraguay. So I'm really excited to talk with you guys!