Editor’s Note: This is Part 7 of a Korea Pro series summarizing the official pledges of South Korean presidential candidates, categorized by policy domain. This installment examines their proposals on climate and energy policy, disaster management and regional development.

South Korea’s presidential hopefuls have laid out differing policy visions across energy, climate, disaster resilience and national spatial planning. 

Korea Pro reviewed the official campaign platforms submitted to the National Election Commission by the Democratic Party (DP), People Power Party (PPP), Reform Party (RP) and Democratic Labor Party (DLP).

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• Lee Jae-myung (DP)calls for carbon neutrality through renewable energy