South Korea

Yoon Suk Yeol

South Korea’s Yoon Suk Yeol approves gas development but costs astronomical

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol continues to foresee oil and gas as an integral part of the country’s energy supply future, even as environmental groups in the country push back.

climate litigation

South Korea sees rising climate litigation amid insufficient govt targets

A recent lawsuit in South Korea involving a baby among the plaintiffs marks an acceleration in climate litigation in Asia.

Corporate self-interest drives Vietnam LNG development

The joint South Korea-Vietnam LNG project, Hai Lang, has been mired in controversy amid concerns over its economic feasibility.

LNG price

South Korea energy sector becomes burden due to LNG price hikes

A new report says LNG price hikes in 2022 are a major reason for South Korea’s energy sector woes.