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Korea to triple onshore wind power generation by 2030 in bid to achieve carbon neutrality

Korea aims to triple its onshore wind power capacity to 6 gigawatts by 2030 while lowering generation costs as part of efforts to expand the use of environmentally friendly energy and achieve carbon neutrality, the Climate Ministry said on Wednesday.

2025.12.3

On June 1, off the coast of Seogwipo, Jeju Island, a mother Jeju Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin lifts her dead calf to the surface, hoping it would breathe. [JEJU NATIONAL UNIVERSITY DOLPHIN RESEARCH TEAM]

Experts point to overtourism as baby dolphin deaths rise in Jeju

Excessive tourism is killing dolphins off the coasts of Jeju Island, according to marine scientists and environmental activists.

2024.10.14

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British Ambassador to Korea Colin Crooks, left, and SK oceanplant CEO Lee Seung-chul pose for a photo during a signing ceremony held on Thursday at the embassy in central Seoul. [SK OCEANPLANT]

SK oceanplant, British Embassy ink MOU on offshore wind projects in UK

The wind turbine substructure manufacturer locked in an agreement with the British diplomatic mission on cooperation in ongoing and future projects there.

2024.3.8

A wind power generation complex in the southern county of Sinan [JOONGANG PHOTO]

Government rejects BlackRock-backed offshore wind project

The Korean government has disapproved an offshore wind project pushed by a sub-subsidiary of global investment firm BlackRock, citing a lack of data to prove its financial ability and power system issues in the region, officials said Tuesday.

2024.1.30

A solar farm in South Gyeongsang. the government has announced of lowering the ratio of solar energy while increeasing wind energy contribution. [YONHAP]

Yoon tries canceling Moon's renewable energy policies

Solar energy, which accounts for 87.13 percent of renewable energy sources currently, will be lowered to 60 percent by 2030. Wind power will be increased from 13 percent currently to 40 percent during the same period.

2022.11.3

Solar panels are seen at a solar power plant in Yeongam, South Jeolla. [HYOSUNG GROUP]

Korea focuses on renewables but falls short against competition

Korea has been shifting its focus to renewable energies, but data shows the country’s competitiveness is consistently falling as the industry's hired workers and sales drop.

2022.10.11

Dirk Lukat, chairperson of the European Chamber of Commerce in Korea, speaks during a press conference on the 'ECCK White Paper 2022' held at the Korea Press Center in central Seoul, Wednesday. [ECCK]

Europe chamber's wish list covers wind farms and EV regulations

More support for offshore wind farms, more warning when EV regulations are changed and a better alignment of regulations with international standards, the European Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ECCK) advised the Korea government.

2022.9.28

A rendering of a floating offshore wind farm being promoted by Ulsan City [ULSAN METROPOLITAN CITY]

Jeju is discovering that wind power isn't a breeze

Offshore wind farms are being touted as the next wave in renewable energy — but they're facing resistance from local residents, fisherman and even the Defense Ministry.

2022.9.14

Hanwha Q Cells' solar park in Germany [Hanwha Q Cells]

[CHANGING WORLD] Korea accepts challenge of weather-dependent renewables

Solar and wind power, despite their mixed records, are the renewable energy sources of choice for Korea as the country seeks to rapidly increase its use of alternatives.

2021.10.21

Blowin' in the wind

Wind power generators by Korea Southern Power operate in Jordan on Saturday.

2021.8.2