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South Korea proposes cutting emissions 40% by 2030

South Korea proposes cutting emissions 40% by 2030

The coal-reliant nation will need to pivot quickly to renewable energy under the government’s proposed new climate target

South Korea 2050 net zero pledge spurs renewables investment

South Korea 2050 net zero pledge spurs renewables investment

As the world’s fourth-largest importer of coal, South Korea needs to rapidly change its energy mix to achieve net zero emissions by 2050

South Korea formally commits to cutting emissions to net zero by 2050

South Korea formally commits to cutting emissions to net zero by 2050

President Moon Jae-in’s announcement follows a three-day visit by Cop26 president-designate Alok Sharma to South Korea

World Bank branch indirectly backs coal megaproject despite green pledge

World Bank branch indirectly backs coal megaproject despite green pledge

International Finance Corporation piloted its green equity policy with an Indonesian bank, which went on to fund a 2,000 MW coal complex

South Korea pursues Vietnamese coal plant, drawing international criticism

South Korea pursues Vietnamese coal plant, drawing international criticism

A decision by state-owned utility Kepco to invest in Vung Ang 2 coal power station goes against the government’s “green new deal” rhetoric

South Korean government backs $2 billion bailout to coal company, despite green finance pledge

South Korean government backs $2 billion bailout to coal company, despite green finance pledge

Campaigners ask government to explain relief for coal plant manufacturer Doosan Heavy Industries, contrary to its promise to end coal financing

South Korea to implement Green New Deal after ruling party election win

South Korea to implement Green New Deal after ruling party election win

Seoul is to set a 2050 net zero emissions goal and end coal financing, after the Democratic Party’s landslide victory in one of the world’s first Covid-19 elections

Two Koreas build green cooperation

Two Koreas build green cooperation

As part of broader thawing of relations, the north and south are working together in the fight against a tree-killing worm

Vague national climate plans pose a transparency problem

Vague national climate plans pose a transparency problem

ANALYSIS: South Korea comes out well and Russia badly in a direct comparison of emissions targets, finds Gerard Wynn

South Korea releases tougher climate target, citing green growth

NEWS: Seoul government says it values reputation as a climate leader with raised offer ahead of UN talks in Paris

Meet the unlikely climate allies bridging divides in UN talks

Meet the unlikely climate allies bridging divides in UN talks

FEATURE: Mexico, Switzerland and South Korea form a small but influential group that could be critical in building a Paris deal

South Korea launches Asia's first national carbon market

South Korea launches Asia’s first national carbon market

NEWS: Allowances traded at US$7-8 a tonne, a similar price to Europe’s emissions trading system

How climate change affected the world's weather in 2013

How climate change affected the world’s weather in 2013

NEWS: Scientific review shows heatwaves in China, Japan, Korea and Australia were made more likely by global warming

Australia coal faces new tax from India and South Korea

Australia coal faces new tax from India and South Korea

NEWS: Australia may have repealed its carbon tax, but the country’s biggest export markets are moving the other way

South Korea confirms 30% carbon reduction target by 2020

South Korea confirms 30% carbon reduction target by 2020

Government says new carbon trading scheme will be critical to meeting climate targets by end of decade

UK and South Korea agree to collaborate on tackling climate change

UK and South Korea agree to collaborate on tackling climate change

UK strikes deal with South Korea to join forces on developing nuclear power and emissions trading scheme

South Korean city of Suwon goes car free for thirty days

South Korean city of Suwon goes car free for thirty days

For thirty days, residents of Suwon city in South Korea agreed to swap their cars for a eccentric collection of bicycles

South Korea completes first solar PV plant

South Korea completes first solar PV plant

5MW solar PV plant opens in Seoul as governments prepares to release fourth energy ‘masterplan’ aimed at boosting renewable capacity

China ratchets up solar trade war with USA

China ratchets up solar trade war with USA

China has imposed preliminary anti-dumping duties on solar products from the US and South Korea following an eight month investigation

South Korea's climate change laws

South Korea’s climate change laws

What is Seoul doing to cut national carbon emissions and promote renewable energy?

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