S Koreans hike across desert for environment  

韩国“绿色百人团”内蒙古徒步穿沙倡环保

受韩中文化青少年协会(“未来林”)的邀请，100多位来自韩国的大学生、热心公益人士和在中国留学的韩国学生志愿者，18日来到到内蒙古达拉特旗，开始为期三天的徒步穿越沙漠、植树活动。

Ordos (CNS) -- Over 100 South Korean students, volunteers and civic-minded people recently traveled to the city of Ordos, Inner Mongolia, for a three-day desert hike and tree planting at the invitation of the South Korean-China Cultural and Youth Association (Future Forest).

Dressed in green coats, the team was led by Mr. Kwon Byong–Hyon, former Korean ambassador to China.

"Environmental protection requires the participation of every individual. People from all walks of life have shown strong support for my work, which consolidates my continuous commitment to this cause," said Kwon, who is in his 60s.

"I have been here four times and lost count of the number of trees I have planted. The aim is to help people experience the environment in the desert and learn about the importance of planting trees and protecting the environment," said a Korean student in China.

"Environmental protection is a cause for all countries and regions. I come here every year, and each time with different feelings. While crossing the desert, I have seen the area of trees gradually expand, a gratifying result of our dedication to tree planting and environmental protection in the past several years. Our efforts are paying off," said Kwon.