Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Gov't targets at least 50% drop in greenhouse gases by 2035

Korea said Thursday it plans to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 60 percent from 2018 levels by the year 2035, unveiling two possible targets that reflect both industrial limits and pressure to meet global climate goals.

2025-11-06

Industries balk at government's new climate goals, citing financial pressures and China

Korean industries are pushing back against the government’s new climate goals, citing mounting pressures from Chinese competition, U.S. tariffs, rising electricity rates for industrial use — and now, climate-related regulatory risks.

2025-11-06

Gov't to create 300 billion won loan for firms investing in carbon reduction projects

The government will launch a loan program worth 300 billion won ($207.5 million) over the next three years to support companies investing in carbon emission reduction facilities, and related research and development (R&D) projects.

2025-11-06

Korea to announce 2035 emission reduction goal soon: Climate minister

Korea will set its greenhouse gas emission goal for 2035 within this year as part of efforts to speed up the country's transition to carbon neutrality, the climate minister said Tuesday.

2025-10-14

Seoul's 'ambitious' zero-emissions vehicle plan leaves automakers with zero optimism

Korea’s auto industry is sounding the alarm over government plans to accelerate the prevalence of zero-emissions vehicles, warning the shift could weaken domestic manufacturers and boost Chinese EVs.

2025-09-26

Ministry of Environment reviews potential ban on gasoline and diesel vehicles

The Ministry of Environment is reviewing a potential ban on the sale of gasoline and diesel vehicles by 2035 as part of its effort to meet Korea’s 2035 Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) target.

2025-09-24

Environment minister hints at halting plans to build new nuclear power plants

Environment Minister Kim Sung-hwan has raised the possibility of halting plans to build new nuclear power plants, saying such plans need to be reviewed in light of public opinion.

2025-09-10

Korea launches second committee for 2035 greenhouse gas emission goal

Korea will submit its greenhouse gas emission goal for 2035 to the United Nations this year to join global efforts to tackle climate change, the government said Monday.

2025-02-24

Constitutional Court rules carbon neutrality act fails to protect rights with lack of reduction goals

The Constitutional Court on Thursday ruled that the nation's carbon neutrality law is not conforming to the Constitution for failing to sufficiently protect people's basic rights due to the absence of any greenhouse gas reduction goal after 2031.

2024-08-30

Woori carbon reduction goals earn scientific imprimatur

Woori Financial Group’s carbon reduction goals have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

2023-08-31