AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRenewables & energy planning: South Korea is set to more than double renewable energy capacity to 100GW by 2030, with additional grid expansion plans aimed at speeding clean power deployment. Air quality & health policy: Korea’s conventional cigarette smoking rate keeps falling, but reporting notes prices still lag major economies—fueling renewed calls for higher tobacco taxes to sustain the decline. Reusable culture over disposables: LG Electronics is pushing reusable cups via its “LG My Cup” tumbler washer, partnering with Starbucks Korea to reward in-store washing and reduce disposable paper cup use. Green finance support: Seoul-based GGGI is offering free technical assistance for Green, Social, Sustainable and Sustainability Linked (GSS+) bond applicants, including framework work and impact reporting support. Climate research beyond Seoul: A researcher’s Arctic sampling highlights how pollutants can travel through interconnected oceans, reinforcing the need for polar monitoring as climate change accelerates. Local governance & environment oversight: Seoul’s newest council speaker from Gwanak-gu says his past environment committee work will shape a more accountable approach to city projects.
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