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flag South Korea’s steelmakers face steep costs under new carbon rules, risking profits and prompting calls for government help.

flag South Korea’s steel industry faces severe financial strain as carbon permit costs rise under the 2026 K-ETS phase, with POSCO and Hyundai Steel projected to spend 600 billion won annually on carbon credits. flag Reduced free allocations and a lower emissions cap could force an additional 600 billion won in annual costs if prices hit 30,000 won per ton, potentially wiping out 60% of combined profits. flag Higher electricity prices and tariffs from the U.S. and EU add to pressure, prompting industry calls for government support to ease the transition to carbon neutrality.

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