Seoul:South Korea is set to take a leading role in the global fight against climate change, as announced by Prime Minister Han Seong-sook during the opening of an international conference on the climate crisis.

According to Yonhap News Agency, Prime Minister Han emphasized the urgency of addressing climate change, remarking that recent extreme weather conditions serve as a pressing call to action. She highlighted South Korea's Korea Green Transformation (K-GX) strategy which aims to achieve sustainable growth while responding to the climate crisis. This initiative includes efforts to assist industries in reducing carbon emissions.

Prime Minister Han also referenced the Paris Agreement, underscoring the need for specific outcomes from national climate policies to effectively limit global warming. She called for global cooperation and reaffirmed South Korea's commitment to spearheading efforts for a clean energy transition and sharing valuable experiences with the international community.