Seoul:South Korea will lead global efforts to address climate change, Prime Minister Han Seong-sook declared at the inauguration of an international conference on climate crisis.
According to Yonhap News Agency, Prime Minister Han emphasized the urgency of the climate crisis, stating, "There is a saying that this summer has been the hottest one yet, but it will be the coolest summer we will ever experience." She highlighted the immediate threat posed by climate change during her opening remarks at the Global Cooperation Conference on Climate Crisis Response.
Prime Minister Han detailed South Korea's proactive measures against climate change, including the Korea Green Transformation (K-GX) strategy. This initiative aims to achieve sustainable growth while simultaneously responding to the climate crisis, and it includes efforts to assist industries in reducing carbon emissions.
Reflecting on the Paris Agreement adopted in 2015, Han stressed the need for concrete results to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. She called for global cooperation, stating that the Republic of Korea is committed to being at the forefront of the climate crisis response, transitioning to clean energy, and sharing its experiences with the international community.