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[Environment · Energy] 21st Presidential Election: Forecast of Policy Shifts in the Environmental and Energy Sectors
July 7, 2025

On June 3, 2025, Jae-myung Lee of the Democratic Party of Korea was elected the 21st President of the Republic of Korea. With a change in the ruling party, significant shifts in national policies are expected over the next five years, particularly in the environmental and energy sectors.

This newsletter outlines expected policy developments under the new administration, based primarily on President Lee’s campaign pledges.

 
1. Effective Carbon Neutrality for Balanced Economic

and Environmental Growth
2. Power Sector Reform Centered on Renewable Energy & RE100

Commitment
3. Clean Oceans, Plastic-Free Transition, Fine Dust Reduction,

River Restoration, and Biodiversity Conservation
 
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