South Korea climate change

With the prospect of further disruptions from the war to energy supplies, South Korea should take a serious look at its own energy vulnerabilities.

Socially conscious K-pop fans are demanding more from South Korean entertainment companies. Can this lead to meaningful adoption of environmental policies in the industry?

South Korea is among the world’s most carbon intense economies. What changes is Seoul willing to make?

South Korea could begin achieving emissions reductions with a ban on building new airports or a ban on short-haul flights. But both seem unlikely.

South Korea has a chance to close the gap between rhetoric and action on climate change.

Once again, the Moon administration is making bold climate pledges on the international stage, while undermining these goals at home.

More global efforts are needed from China, Japan, and South Korea to keep temperature increases below 1.5 degree Celsius. 

South Korea has a long history of making vague or intentionally misleading statements on its environmental policies.

Like many of Seoul’s previous environmental plans, corporate interests seem to be overshadowing those of the environment.

Moon's vision for a post-COVID economy includes a new commitment to reducing emissions.

Environmental chapters in South Korea’s FTAs represent a way of demonstrating environmental leadership at low costs – a strategy that could be replicated in other emerging economies.