South Korea joins Japan in making 2050 carbon-neutral pledge

Moon announces commitment for net-zero emissions by mid-century

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South Korean President Moon Jae-in speaks at the National Assembly in Seoul on Wednesday.  © Reuters

KIM JAEWON, Nikkei staff writer

SEOUL -- South Korea joined Japan in pledging to make the country carbon-neutral by 2050, keeping in step with recent global commitments to tackle climate change.

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