AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWaste and Landfill Pressure: Seoul’s private waste handling has jumped 3.2-fold as the landfill ban outpaces incineration capacity, sharpening questions about how the city will manage rubbish. Climate Resilience: Gyeongbuk is testing Starlink on a fire-command vehicle to keep crews connected when wildfires, heavy rain or typhoons knock out mobile networks. Korea reported fewer heat-illness cases but 24% more deaths, underscoring the need to protect people from extreme heat. Clean Energy Policy: South Korea plans to launch an international carbon market next year and replace its renewable-energy quota system with auctions, while a national strategy aims to add 100 GW of renewable power by 2030. Urban Nature: Seoul will open Bugaksan’s final restricted trail on Oct. 17, completing public access to the mountain after nearly 59 years.
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