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The Reality of Light Pollution: A Field Survey for the Determination of Lighting Environmental Management Zones in South Korea

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  • Hong Soo Lim

    (Department of Architectural Engineering, Kyung Hee University, Yongin 446-701, Korea)

  • Jack Ngarambe

    (Department of Architectural Engineering, Kyung Hee University, Yongin 446-701, Korea)

  • Jeong Tai Kim

    (Department of Architectural Engineering, Kyung Hee University, Yongin 446-701, Korea)

  • Gon Kim

    (Department of Architectural Engineering, Kyung Hee University, Yongin 446-701, Korea)

Abstract

Light pollution has been receiving increased attention worldwide. Scientific research has provided convincing evidence that ties artificial lighting to health-related issues. Consequently, the involved parties are now leaned towards the implementation of regulations to help limit the use of artificial lighting. Many countries, together with international organizations, have embarked on setting standards and regulations aimed at halting the excessive and improper usage of artificial lighting, there-by eradicating light pollution and its effects. In Korea, outdoor lighting at night is a common phenomenon. Moreover, as the economic development grows even further, the use of artificial lighting is expected to increase making Korea vulnerable to the adverse effects of artificial lighting. In this study, we discuss the issue of light pollution based on field measurements conducted in Seoul, South Korea. The measurements were undertaken to broaden the understanding and assessment of light pollution. During the investigation, we noted that the most severe forms of light pollution were found in developed urban and densely commercialized areas. Currently, there are ongoing light pollution measurement projects around the entire Korea. It would be informative to see how the rest of South Korea compares to the Capital, Seoul in terms of light pollution levels.

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  • Hong Soo Lim & Jack Ngarambe & Jeong Tai Kim & Gon Kim, 2018. "The Reality of Light Pollution: A Field Survey for the Determination of Lighting Environmental Management Zones in South Korea," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 10(2), pages 1-11, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:10:y:2018:i:2:p:374-:d:129638
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    1. Jack Ngarambe & Gon Kim, 2018. "Sustainable Lighting Policies: The Contribution of Advertisement and Decorative Lighting to Local Light Pollution in Seoul, South Korea," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 10(4), pages 1-11, March.
    2. Antonio Peña-García & Thi Phuoc Lai Nguyen, 2018. "A Global Perspective for Sustainable Highway Tunnel Lighting Regulations: Greater Road Safety with a Lower Environmental Impact," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 15(12), pages 1-9, November.
    3. Piotr Tomczuk & Marcin Chrzanowicz & Piotr Jaskowski & Marcin Budzynski, 2021. "Evaluation of Street Lighting Efficiency Using a Mobile Measurement System," Energies, MDPI, vol. 14(13), pages 1-25, June.
    4. Jiayi Li & Yongming Xu & Weiping Cui & Meng Ji & Boyang Su & Yuyang Wu & Jing Wang, 2020. "Investigation of Nighttime Light Pollution in Nanjing, China by Mapping Illuminance from Field Observations and Luojia 1-01 Imagery," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 12(2), pages 1-18, January.
    5. Krzysztof Skarżyński & Anna Rutkowska, 2023. "The Interplay between Parameters of Light Pollution and Energy Efficiency for Outdoor Amenity Lighting," Energies, MDPI, vol. 16(8), pages 1-14, April.
    6. Przemyslaw Tabaka & Pawel Rozga, 2020. "Influence of a Light Source Installed in a Luminaire of Opal Sphere Type on the Effect of Light Pollution," Energies, MDPI, vol. 13(2), pages 1-19, January.
    7. Kwang-Hoon Kim & Gon Kim, 2021. "Using Simulation-Based Modeling to Evaluate Light Trespass in the Design Stage of Sports Facilities," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(9), pages 1-16, April.

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