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South Korea leverages climate deals abroad but faces environmental scrutiny
Informal partnerships bolster exports but raise questions about accountability and sustainability
November 28, 2024
South Korean firms face challenges as global disclosure rules tighten
Stricter disclosure requirements in the EU and US force South Korean firms to adapt quickly or risk losing ground
April 1, 2024
Why South Korea dropping anti-dumping measures reflects its changing priorities
As Seoul confronts new geopolitical and economic realities, it quietly ends a long-standing trade policy
January 30, 2024
Why South Korean semiconductor firms face opportunities and pitfalls in Japan
Due to potential policy shifts, firms like Samsung Electronics weigh costs and benefits of investing in Japan
January 17, 2024
South Korea grapples with how to balance economic growth and green goals
Seoul’s cautious approach has seen it position itself as supplier of key tech while continuing to rely on fossil fuels
December 25, 2023
How South Korea’s all-encompassing ministries stifle innovation
Policymakers often lump multiple objectives in single basket, streamlining legal changes but increasing inefficiency
October 4, 2023
How South Korea can take the lead in promoting sustainability disclosure goals
Seoul’s robust alignment with international standards gives it a distinctive edge in dialogue with Indo-Pacific states
September 1, 2023
South Korea’s green energy dilemma: Balancing economic and sustainability aims
Despite the ease of attracting political support and funding, merging economic and environmental goals could backfire
August 22, 2023
South Korea struggles to adapt to Europe’s new emission rules
Seoul seeks to mitigate impact on exporters of EU’s carbon adjustment mechanism, but doing so could create new problems
July 13, 2023
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