Seoul’s cautious approach has seen it position itself as supplier of key tech while continuing to rely on fossil fuels
South Korea’s role in the global climate dialogue reflects its ongoing challenge to reconcile economic growth with environmental commitments, as it navigates the need to sustain its energy-intensive industrial base and the global push for more decisive climate action.
This balancing act has become even more relevant in light of the outcomes and discussions at the latest Conference of the Parties (COP28).
South Korea’s role in the global climate dialogue reflects its ongoing challenge to reconcile economic growth with environmental commitments, as it navigates the need to sustain its energy-intensive industrial base and the global push for more decisive climate action.
This balancing act has become even more relevant in light of the outcomes and discussions at the latest Conference of the Parties (COP28).
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