Two Koreas should fight global warming together: Former ROK climate ambassador



Interviews Two Koreas should fight global warming together: Former ROK climate ambassador Seoul can help with reforestation and power generation, Yoo Yeon-chul tells NK News, but DPRK must make efforts first Jeongmin Kim November 3, 2021 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON NK News (file) \| Factories in North Korea (Jan. 11, 2018) A North Korean delegation’s attendance at the U.N. Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow this week has raised hopes for diplomatic contact on the sidelines of the event, with South Korean officials citing the possibility of talks on forestry cooperation. Such cooperation on climate change issues presents a unique opportunity for the two Koreas to build trust, according to the ROK’s former climate ambassador. A North Korean delegation’s attendance at the U.N. Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow this week has raised hopes for diplomatic contact on the sidelines of the event, with South Korean officials citing the possibility of talks on forestry cooperation. Such cooperation on climate change issues presents a unique opportunity for the two Koreas to build trust, according to the ROK’s former climate ambassador. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Two Koreas should fight global warming together: Former ROK climate ambassador

Seoul can help with reforestation and power generation, Yoo Yeon-chul tells NK News, but DPRK must make efforts first

Jeongmin Kim November 3, 2021

Two Koreas should fight global warming together: Former ROK climate ambassador

NK News (file) | Factories in North Korea (Jan. 11, 2018)

A North Korean delegation’s attendance at the U.N. Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow this week has raised hopes for diplomatic contact on the sidelines of the event, with South Korean officials citing the possibility of talks on forestry cooperation.

Such cooperation on climate change issues presents a unique opportunity for the two Koreas to build trust, according to the ROK’s former climate ambassador.

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