Korea to revamp recycling statistics amid 'greenwashing' criticism The government plans to separate energy recovery from recycling statistics after criticism that current figures inflate plastic recycling rates. 2026.9.24
Korea, U.S. discuss energy cooperation amid heightened uncertainty Korea and the United States discussed energy security, stable supply chains, power grids and energy storage systems amid rising global market uncertainty. 2026.8.31
Warming to energy conservation Officials from the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment and the Korea Energy Agency campaign for energy conservation in Myeongdong, central Seoul, on Aug. 11. 2026.8.11
Resources, environment ministries team up to promote battery recycling industry Under the agreement, the two will establish a platform for battery trade and history, link certification systems for recycled materials, improve regulations and conduct research and development projects. 2026.8.7
Internal board post claims Climate Ministry official found dead suffered workplace harassment Police and the ministry are investigating the official's death, including whether their supervisor is to blame for claims of excessive workload and abuse. 2026.7.23
BYD loses Korea EV subsidies BYD buyers in Korea will no longer receive government EV subsidies from Wednesday after the Chinese automaker failed a new screening tied to local industry contributions. 2026.6.30
Zinc extractor Steel Cycle wins Environment Ministry award for waste management Steel Cycle, a zinc extraction subsidiary of Korea Zinc, won an award from the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment for its role in effective waste management. 2025.12.5
![Steel Cycle Corporation Vice Chairman Choi Min-seok, fourth from left, receives the Minister of Environment Award. [KOREA ZINC]](https://image.koreajoongangdaily.com/12025631.jpg?imageId=12025631&width=240&height=184&format=webp&format=jpg)