Roundup: S. Korea to focus on conservation of marine environment, biodiversity

SEOUL, July 2 (Xinhua) -- South Korea will focus on the conservation of marine environment and biodiversity as the Asian economy cannot keep growing without a preserved environment, the country's oceans and fisheries minister said Tuesday.

"Without a preserved environment, it's not easy to build economic wealth. Unless the environment for dwelling, forest and agriculture as well as the marine environment are pro