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South Korea
KORAsia
Total Emissions
616 Mt
Rank #10 globally
Per Capita
11.9 t
Rank #5 globally
Resources
4
Major production types
Trend
stable
Current trajectory
About South Korea
South Korea is a highly industrialized economy heavily dependent on imported energy. The country has high emissions from manufacturing and has established Asia's first nationwide ETS. South Korea is a leader in nuclear technology and battery manufacturing.
Key Facts
- Asia's first nationwide carbon market (2015)
- World leader in battery manufacturing
- Highly energy-import dependent (97%)
- Nuclear technology exporter
Key Statistics
Population
52 million
GDP
$1.67 Trillion
Carbon Intensity
368.20 kg CO2/$
Net Zero Target
2050
Emissions by Sector (Estimated)
Key Resources
⛏️Semiconductors
Production$136bn exports
Global Share19%
⛏️Batteries
Production25% global EV batteries
Global Share25%
⛏️Shipbuilding
Production32% global orders
Global Share32%
⚡Nuclear Energy
Production176 TWh/year
Global Share6%