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South Korea will close 40 of 61 coal plants by 2040, aiming to cut emissions 53–61% by 2035 and support a just energy transition, officials said.
- South Korea has pledged to phase out coal plants, with 40 of 61 existing plants confirmed to close by 2040.
- The remaining 21 plants will have their closure dates determined by 2026 based on economic and environmental feasibility.
- South Korea aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 53-61% from 2018 levels by 2035 and reach carbon neutrality by 2050.
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South Korea pledges to phase out coal plants at COP30
South Korea pledged Monday to phase out coal power plants that lack emission-reducing measures, an ambitious step for a country that generates a third of its electricity from the fossil fuel.
The country has the seventh largest park in the world with 61 plants in operation. It announces this Monday the phase-out of 40 of them by 2040, then the remaining 21 according to a schedule to be determined.
This is the country's first official commitment to stop building new coal-fired power plants.
Through this announcement from Brazil, where COP30 is being held, Seoul formalizes its membership in the Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA), a group of countries and organizations aiming to eliminate coal as an energy source.
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South Korea pledges to phase out coal plants
South Korea pledged on Monday (Nov 17) to phase out coal power plants that lack emission-reducing measures, an ambitious step for a country that generates a third of its electricity from the fossil fuel.
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