Fine Dust Continues to Cost South Korea
As Korea braces for another season of heavy fine dust, questions remain on whether the government’s new policies are addressing the root of the problem.
South Korea Struggles to Meet Its Ecological Aspirations
Lucrative fossil fuel projects and lingering domestic concerns around nuclear power pose challenges for Seoul’s ecological aspirations
Testing the Strength and Weakness of Korea’s Disaster Response System
As climate change raises the risk of fires, how the Korean government improves its emergency response will serve as a gauge for state capacity.
10 Issues to Watch for on the Korean Peninsula in 2019
A look at 10 issues that will have an impact on the Korean peninsula in the year ahead.
Inter-Korean Cooperation on North Korean Reforestation
South Korean efforts to help North Korea with reforestation have received relatively less attention than efforts to reconnect road and rail lines.
How is the Government Handling Korea’s Love of Plastic?
South Korea’s Ministry of Environment (MOE) has taken steps to reduce plastic waste. However, questions remain on how prudent its policies have been.
Record Heat in South Korea Prompts Talk of Including Extreme Heat as a “Natural Disaster”
A relentless and unprecedented heat wave continues to scorch South Korea, prompting concerns of mass electricity shortages, with little relief in sight.
Life in Plastic, Not So Fantastic
After a sudden Chinese ban on waste and recycling import, South Korea is now scrambling to cut down on the plastic waste that the country generates.
Hazy Shade of Winter: Air Pollution Sparks Emergency Measures in Korea
Dangerously high levels of particulate matter in the air prompted emergency measures from the Seoul city government this week.
Korea’s Ambitious Smart Water Grid Initiative
The word “Smart Grid” became popularized when the energy industry thought applying sensors and having comprehensive control over the whole cycle of generating and consuming…