Exhibition highlighting biological resources of Mekong region opens
A special exhibition highlighting the rich ecology surrounding the Mekong region and various uses of the biological resources, such as in skin care and cosmetic products, commemorating the 1st Mekong-ROK Summit in Busan that opened Wednesday for a monthlong run.
“Life on the Mekong; Connecting People, Creating a New Future,” held by the National Institute of Biological Resources, under the Ministry of Environment, kicked off Wednesday at Nurimaru APEC House in Busan on the sidelines of the summit held earlier in the day. The Mekong region refers to the area around the trans-boundary Mekong River in Southeast Asia.