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South Korean growers sue state power utility, blaming climate change for crop damage
Farmers blame KEPCO's 71% coal reliance for worsening climate impacts amid South Korea's hottest year, seeking damages and a symbolic push for earlier coal phaseout.
- Recently five South Korean farmers sued Korea Electric Power Corporation and its subsidiaries, alleging coal reliance accelerated climate change and harmed their crops in a first-of-its-kind case.
- A government April report said 2024 was South Korea's hottest year, with bitter spring cold, summer floods and 18 rainy days before a late-October harvest that cut yields this year.
- Government data show from 2011–2022 Korea Electric Power Corporation produced about 30% of South Korea's emissions and five subsidiaries relied on coal for over 71% of 2024 power amid over 200 trillion won debt.
- The plaintiffs seek 5 million won per client and a symbolic 2,038 won to press for a 2035 coal phaseout, while KEPCO declined further comment.
- Experts warn South Korea's slow renewable shift to 32.95% by around 2038 lags the 33.49% OECD 2023 average and urge deregulating solar, expanding offshore wind, and ending KEPCO's monopoly.
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South Korean Farmers Sue Over Climate Impact: A Battle Against Power Giants | Science-Environment
South Korean farmer Hwang Seong-yeol stands amidst dwindling yields caused by erratic weather, which he attributes to climate change. Hwang, along with others, is suing Korea Electric Power Corporation, alleging its fossil fuel dependency exacerbates climate harm. The suit symbolizes a broader challenge regarding accountability for climate-driven agricultural losses.
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South Korean growers sue state power utility, blaming climate change for crop damage
Rice farmer Hwang Seong-yeol and four other South Korean growers have sued the state utility Korea Electric Power Corp. and its power-generating subsidiaries, alleging their reliance on coal and other fossil fuels has accelerated climate change and damaged their crops.
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