S. Korea's greenhouse gas emissions dip 0.9 pct last year
SEOUL, Sept. 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's greenhouse gas emissions fell 0.9 perc...
South Korea's greenhouse gas emissions experienced a slight decline of 0.9% in 2025 compared to the previous year, according to the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment. The provisional estimate for national emissions was 685.7 million tons, a decrease from 691.8 million tons in 2024. The reduction was attributed to lower output in the industrial and transport sectors.
Emissions from various sectors, including industrial, transport, agriculture, livestock, fisheries, and waste, declined, while those from electricity, buildings, and refrigerants increased. This marks the first time since 2010 that annual greenhouse gas emissions fell below 700 million tons, primarily due to a larger share of nuclear and renewable energy in power generation.
Final figures typically take two years to finalize, with provisional figures differing by 0.3% to 0.4%. The government's goal is to reduce emissions by at least 50% by 2035 compared to 2018 levels, which stood at 742.3 million tons. To achieve this target, the government must expedite decarbonization efforts and transition to zero-emission and renewable energy sources.
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