Seoul South Korea's ambassador for global climate and environment, Kang Kum-sil, will attend a United Nations climate summit in Turkey later this week as a special presidential envoy, the foreign ministry announced on Monday.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the summit is part of the 31st Conference of the Parties to the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31) and is scheduled to take place on Wednesday and Thursday in Antalya. Leaders from approximately 80 countries are expected to participate in the event.
Ambassador Kang is set to emphasize South Korea's commitment to enhancing its contribution to global efforts against climate change. She will also outline the nation's strategies for electrification and decarbonization. Kang, who previously served as justice minister, was appointed to her current ambassadorial role in January.