# South Korea

Type: government

Source: Climate Intelligence Brief — https://getclimatebrief.com/entity/south-korea-government
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## Timeline

- **2026-06**: Peak Demand Forecast — India expects record 270GW demand, necessitating maximum coal output.
- **2026-03-24**: Regional Pivot — Asian nations officially report shifts back to coal to cover gas shortfalls.
- **2026-03**: Hormuz Disruption — Iran war leads to blockages in the Strait of Hormuz, slashing LNG supplies.
- **2021**: Capacity Expansion — China builds record coal power capacity to bolster energy security.

## Recent coverage (3 stories)

### 30% Southeast Asia coal capacity rise threatens climate goals after Iran war
2026-07-12 12:06:02 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 3

The Iran war’s energy disruptions are reversing hard-won climate progress as Asian countries expand coal power capacity by up to 30% by 2030. Record global coal generation and soaring investments signal that energy security is shoving decarbonization aside.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/30-pct-southeast-asia-coal-capacity-climate-threat-iran-war

### Energy Security Trumps Climate: Asia’s Coal Pivot Amid Iran Conflict
2026-03-26 00:28:41 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

The escalating conflict in Iran has disrupted critical energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, forcing major Asian economies to revert to coal to ensure grid stability. This shift highlights the fragility of the LNG 'bridge fuel' strategy and threatens to derail regional decarbonization efforts.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/asia-coal-resurgence-iran-war-energy-security

### Philippines Eyes $1T Mineral Boom Amid Regulatory Hurdles
2026-03-21 00:37:33 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 3

The Philippines is aggressively pursuing international partnerships with the US, South Korea, and Canada to unlock its $1 trillion critical mineral reserves. However, analysts warn that the lack of a coherent national strategy and structural reforms could prevent these diplomatic gains from translating into domestic processing and long-term investment.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/philippines-critical-minerals-strategy-challenges

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