Bad News for Canadian Oil Exports as South Korea Pivots to Renewables

A global energy shock triggered by disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz is forcing countries to rethink energy security. In this interview, Matthew Ewen of Ember explains why South Korea is accelerating renewable energy deployment, electrification, and energy security planning in response to its heavy dependence on imported fossil fuels. Key topics: • Why South Korea spends roughly 6% of GDP on fossil fuel imports • The government's new 100 GW renewable energy target by 2030 • How energy security is driving the clean energy transition • The role of nuclear power, solar energy, and electrification • Surging electric vehicle adoption after the energy crisis • The future of coal, LNG, and residential heating • What South Korea's response reveals about broader Asian energy trends As fossil fuel markets become increasingly vulnerable to geopolitical disruptions, South Korea offers a compelling case study in how energy security and economic resilience are reshaping national energy policy. #SouthKorea #EnergyTransition #EnergySecurity #RenewableEnergy #ElectricVehicles #LNG #ClimatePolicy #StraitOfHormuz #GlobalEnergyShock #CleanEnergy #AsiaEnergy #EmberEnergy