Fukushima Water Threatens to Dampen Korea-Japan Detente
The release of contaminated water from Fukushima will be a test of President Yoon’s political skills and improving Korea-Japan relations.
Yoon Supports Nuclear Power to Reach Green Goals
Despite past safety scandals and activists’ fear of disaster, the South Korean public finds nuclear power’s relatively low cost appealing.
Political promises falter in the face of economics
South Korea’s political establishment struggles to reduce the country’s reliance on nuclear energy given the country’s economic demands.
Pursuing ambitious targets, the government forgets its constituents
There is resistance to Green New Deal initiatives due to the government’s poor communication and assurance to the citizenry.