If the Air Gets Bad, Schools May Close
What could happen if Seoul’s air becomes too dirty?
In the future, some schools in Seoul may close if the air gets too dirty. The air could be very dangerous for children.
Teachers might need to keep students inside all day. If this happens, many children could start coughing or have sore eyes.
The city may ask people to wear masks and stay indoors. Sometimes the air can be three times worse than the safe level.
Doctors say dirty air is getting worse every year. More children may get sick. Parents should keep kids inside on days like this.
Bad air comes from cars and factories. Pollution from other countries, like China, can also blow into Korea.
To help, the city plans to use fewer cars and may close old factories that make too much dirty smoke. City leaders say, “Clean air is very important for our children. We must act before it is too late.”
Experts warn that if this happens, the dirty air could stay for many days. Families should check the air report and plan safe indoor activities.
