The Constitutional Court ruled the South Korean government’s climate measures insufficient, ordering firm carbon-reduction targets beyond 2031 to protect future generations' rights.
Since 2020, the Constitutional Court reviewed complaints from over 250 plaintiffs, including one-third minors, claiming inadequate greenhouse gas reduction measures violated their constitutional rights.
While the court upheld the 2030 carbon reduction goal, it criticized the lack of specified targets beyond that year, emphasizing protection for future generations.
This ruling is a historic victory for climate litigation in Asia, holding legislators accountable to establish concrete, long-term greenhouse gas reduction plans.
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