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Unprecedented Rainstorm Exposes South Korea’s Blind Spots
August 11, 2022

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
March 31, 2022

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
December 27, 2021

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?
November 12, 2021

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
August 12, 2021

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?
June 04, 2021

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
May 05, 2021

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
April 23, 2021

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
October 31, 2020

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?
August 12, 2020

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.

South Korea’s Green New Deal
May 29, 2020

South Korea’s Green New Deal

By Troy Stangarone
Moon's vision for a post-COVID economy includes a new commitment to reducing emissions.
South Korea Aims for Environmental Leadership Through Green Free Trade Agreements
April 02, 2020

South Korea Aims for Environmental Leadership Through Green Free Trade Agreements

By Annie Young Song
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.

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