Feb 26 • 08:33 UTC 🇰🇷 Korea Hankyoreh (KR)

Concerns Over Increased Carbon Emissions from Expansion of Dawn Deliveries Amidst Amendments to Distribution Law

There are rising concerns regarding the increased carbon emissions associated with the expansion of dawn delivery services in South Korea, as discussions around relaxing regulations in the distribution industry gain momentum.

Amid discussions in the National Assembly to relax regulations in the distribution industry, concerns have been raised that the issue of increased carbon emissions due to the expansion of dawn deliveries is being overlooked. As the distribution and food sectors call for lower regulatory thresholds citing consumer benefits and investment stimulation, the environmental costs and carbon emissions arising from the delivery processes have been pushed to the sidelines in policy discussions. Civil society groups, climate justice teams from universities, and certain lawmakers have expressed their worries during a recent meeting, highlighting that while the proposed amendments emphasize consumer benefits and industrial competitiveness, they fail to adequately address the rising carbon emissions and energy burdens resulting from changes in the distribution industry structure.

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