South Korea’s climate law violates rights of future generations, court rules

Absence of legally binding targets for greenhouse gas reductions from 2031-49 deemed unconstitutional

South Korea's constitutional court has ruled that part of the country's climate law does not conform with protecting the constitutional rights of future generations, an outcome local activists are calling a landmark decision".

The unanimous verdict concludes four years of legal battles and sets a significant precedent for future climate-related legal actions in the region.