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Climate Minister Kim Sung-whan speaks during a briefing for K-GX held in Seoul on Oct. 7.

Korea commits $745 billion for carbon neutrality, sustainable growth

The country's K-GX initiative includes massive public investment for expanding renewable power, decarbonizing industry and encouraging EV adoption.

2026.10.7

Climate Ministry aims to phase out coal-fired power generation by 2040

Minister Kim Sung-whan pointed to changing perceptions on EVs and the handling of lovebugs as he highlighted successes after one year.

2026.10.1

Climate Ministry plans to launch new consolidated energy firm next year

A new Kepco subsidiary set to begin operations in October 2027 would rank among the world’s largest power producers.

2026.9.4

A charging stations for EV in a shopping mall in Seoul in April [NEWS1]

EV charging fees to be discounted on weekends: Gov't

EV charging costs will be reduced by up to 15 percent during afternoon hours on weekends starting this week, the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment said Tuesday.

2026.4.14

Standard plastic garbage bags are seen at a large supermarket in Seoul on March 30. [NEWS1]

Gov't mulls nationwide garbage bag purchase limits as hoarding persists

The government is considering limiting the number of standard plastic garbage bags each person can buy. The move comes as hoarding persists despite earlier purchase limits by local governments.

2026.4.1

Waste landfill work is underway on June 25, 2024. [YONHAP]

Gov't to introduce stabilization measures ahead of direct landfilling ban

The Korean government has introduced stabilization measures to prevent a “waste crisis” ahead of a ban on direct landfilling of municipal solid waste in the Seoul metropolitan area, scheduled to take effect on Jan. 1 next year.

2025.12.4

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