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Samsung Presents Green Image Abroad But Remains a Climate Villain at Home
March 18, 2022

Samsung Presents Green Image Abroad But Remains a Climate Villain at Home

By Daul Jang
Green pledges overseas are of little use when more than 70 percent of Samsung’s total electricity consumption occurs in South Korea, fueled primarily by coal and gas.

Why Tech Cooperation Will Reshape South Korea-U.S. Relations
January 28, 2022

Why Tech Cooperation Will Reshape South Korea-U.S. Relations

By Troy Stangarone
The alliance is slowly changing to incorporate technological changes and challenges, which are crucial for the future of both countries.
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?

Climate Change Is a Test for Asia’s Tech Titans
August 23, 2021

Climate Change Is a Test for Asia’s Tech Titans

By Xueying Wu
As extreme weather intensifies, companies like Samsung, Toshiba, and Alibaba must commit to renewable energy.

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.

The Social Fallout From Pohang’s ‘Man-Made’ Earthquake
December 21, 2019

The Social Fallout From Pohang’s ‘Man-Made’ Earthquake

By Juheon Lee
The revelation that the 2017 quake was triggered by an energy project has had a complicated impact on the city.

Learning From South Korea's Energy Breakthrough
July 12, 2017

Learning From South Korea's Energy Breakthrough

By Jennifer Morgan
Public pressure is helping move South Korea away from coal and toward renewable energy.
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