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Tue, May 24, 2022 | 17:51
16. Jang Da-wool
Auto workers support rapid and fair transition to combat climate change
The Korean automotive industry began in 1955 when the first car, the “Sibal,” was produced. The name means “new start.” The first ever Korean-developed car was the Hyundai Pony in 1975. Since then, the auto industry has played an important role in the Korean economy.
2022-04-24 15:39
President-elect Yoon: Climate leader or Korean Trump?
The 20th presidential election of the Republic of Korea is over. Yoon Suk-yeol from the conservative People Power Party will lead one of the most vibrant democracies as well as the 10th-largest economy for the next five years.
2022-03-27 12:50
Korea to become the strongest nuclear power?
The 20th presidential election in South Korea is coming. One of the two most popular candidates, Yoon Suk-yeol from the main opposition party, recently announced that if elected, he will make South Korea “the strongest nuclear power country.”
2022-03-02 16:14
Green or red light for Korea's climate action in 2022
Every year the World Economic Forum (WEF), also known as the Davos Forum, publishes its “Global Risks Report.” The report analyzes the major global risks perceived by experts and leaders in government, business and civil society.
2022-01-23 16:30
Key climate moments of 2021
The year 2021 is ending soon. While 2021 will be mainly remembered for the persistence of the COVID-19 pandemic, we also need to recap the key climate moments of the year in this era of climate emergency.
2021-12-28 16:44
What COP26 left for us
The 26th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP26) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) was held in Glasgow, Scotland, from Oct. 31 to Nov. 13.
2021-11-29 16:42
Country I want in era of climate emergency
The global hit Korean drama, “Squid Game,'' on Netflix is a hot topic in Korean society these days.
2021-10-26 17:00
It's time for Samsung Electronics to take on greater role
The global tech giant Samsung Electronics remained the No. 1 company in South Korea as well as the leader in the global smartphone market in 2020. Being such a leading company comes with greater responsibilities to society and around the world.
2021-09-26 15:19
Avoid climate disaster with one euro?
The heat wave finally seems over. Although it was difficult to endure, at least it was not worse than the hottest summer in 2018.
2021-08-24 15:31
Asking right questions to overcome climate crisis
A scorching heat wave is hitting South Korea right now. The temperature has already risen close to 37 degrees Celsius and most parts of the country have been under an emergency heat wave warning since last weekend.
2021-07-27 16:59
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