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South Korea: America’s Forgotten Ally? 

South Korea: America’s Forgotten Ally? 

By Troy Stangarone and Clint Work
South Korea’s reluctance to play a more vocal role often leaves its sizable contributions less noticed than those of other allies.

South Korea Searches for Missing People as Death Toll From Downpours Reaches 41

South Korea Searches for Missing People as Death Toll From Downpours Reaches 41

By Associated Press
Torrential rains since July 9 have caused landslides and flooding, killing at least 41 people and displacing over 12,700.
Unprecedented Rainstorm Exposes South Korea’s Blind Spots

Unprecedented Rainstorm Exposes South Korea’s Blind Spots

By Hayoung Seo
The extreme flooding in Seoul highlighted South Korea’s lack of preparation for natural disasters – or climate change in general.

How South Korea Can Wean Itself off Russian Fossil Fuels

How South Korea Can Wean Itself off Russian Fossil Fuels

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

K-pop Fandom’s Climate Change Rebellion

K-pop Fandom’s Climate Change Rebellion

By Mai Anna Pressley
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?

What Did South Korea Promise at COP26?

What Did South Korea Promise at COP26?

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

No End in Sight for South Korea’s Aviation Emissions

No End in Sight for South Korea’s Aviation Emissions

By Sam Macdonald
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.
Can South Korea Keep up its Momentum on Climate after the P4G Seoul Summit?

Can South Korea Keep up its Momentum on Climate after the P4G Seoul Summit?

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

South Korea’s Climate Pledges: Less Than Meets the Eye

South Korea’s Climate Pledges: Less Than Meets the Eye

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

The World Can’t Fight Climate Change Without East Asia on Board

The World Can’t Fight Climate Change Without East Asia on Board

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

South Korea’s 2050 Carbon Neutrality Pledge and Other Half-Truths

South Korea’s 2050 Carbon Neutrality Pledge and Other Half-Truths

By Sam Macdonald
South Korea has a long history of making vague or intentionally misleading statements on its environmental policies.
How Green Is South Korea’s Green New Deal?

How Green Is South Korea’s Green New Deal?

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

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