South Korean presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung supports expanding the development of renewable energy. (Photo: Lee Jae-myung's facebook)
As South Korea heads to the polls on June 3 for its presidential election, the two leading candidates’ positions on energy have drawn attention.
At the heart of the debate are nuclear energy and the growing push for renewables, especially considering soaring electricity demand driven by artificial intelligence. The outcome is expected to have a significant impact on the country’s energy structure and export strategy.
Lee Jae-myung backs solar, wind power
Leading opposition candidate Lee Jae-myung of the Democratic Party is known for his pro-renewables stance. During his campaign, he introduced the “Energy Expressway” plan, which aims to supply renewable power—mainly from offshore wind farms—to industrial zones.
