Debunking the China Myth
Air pollution is a serious problem in South Korea. Among the famous culprits is fine dust -- is it valid to say China is to blame for fine dust? Watch our environment editor debunk the China myth.
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Tesla Finds Hope in South Korea’s Luxury Car Market
It's been almost one year since Tesla made its pivot to South Korea. Can the country's terrible air quality and South Koreans' flare for luxury cars help boost up Tesla's minimal presence in the country?
Gwanghwamun Democracy 2.0: Air Pollution Roundtables
Thousands of Seoulites gathered for roundtable discussions on Gwanghwamun Square. While cars drove past, citizens discussed the worsening air pollution.
More Bad News for Environment: Another Coal-Fired Power Plant Coming to S Korea
Amid the ongoing clamor against air pollution, the South Korean government has quietly approved the construction of a new coal-fired power plant in Dangjin.
Top Presidential Contenders Pledge to Fix South Korea’s Air Pollution
Two front-runners of the South Korean presidential election, Ahn Cheol-soo and Moon Jae-in, issued manifestos to tackle air pollution. What's in them?
Is Greenwashing South Korea’s New Black?
Green trees? Check. Windmills and hot air balloons? Check. Welcome to the sloppy world of greenwashing.
Coal, Dust and Hot Air: South Korea’s Dirty Energy Habit
What's stopping South Korea kicking its addiction to coal plants, even as the country's citizens choke on smog?
WHO vs. South Korea Guidelines for Air Quality
Today, two South Korean cities once again ranked in the world’s top ten for bad air quality. Seoul, the country’s…
Seoul Had the Second-Worst Air Quality in the World This Morning
Spring in South Korea means cherry blossoms and terrible air quality. Who is to blame?
Weekly Brief: Nov. 7th – 13th
One million march against President Park; whistle-blowers face retribution; Seoul plans to improve air quality; and more in the Weekly Brief.
Weekly Brief: Sept. 26th – Oct. 2nd
Baek Nam-gi's struggle continues; the Sewol commission ends; Kim Young-ran law takes effect; child labor batteries; and elderly poverty.