Massive Climate Protest in South Korea Demands Urgent Action
Over 30,000 people march in Seoul, criticizing government inaction and highlighting severe heat impacts.
- Protesters call for systemic changes to address global warming and protect future generations.
- South Korea's top court recently ruled the nation's climate law insufficient in safeguarding human rights.
- The country is the second-largest coal polluter among G20 nations, with slow renewable energy adoption.
- Record-breaking heat has severely affected daily life and agricultural production, including kimchi.
- Demonstrators strategically chose Gangnam area to target major corporations for their role in emissions.