Republic of Korea. Biennial update report (BUR). BUR 3.

Category: UNFCCC

Document Type: Biennial Update Report

Role: Main

Republic of Korea's Third Biennial Update Report under UNFCCC, 2019

The Third Biennial Update Report (BUR3) of the Republic of Korea, submitted in November 2019 under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), serves as a key communication detailing the country's actions to address climate change. The report's purpose is to fulfill reporting obligations under the UNFCCC, providing transparency on national circumstances, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, mitigation efforts, and international support provided. The scope of the report covers national circumstances (geography, climate, population, economy, institutional and legal frameworks), the national GHG inventory up to the year 2016, mitigation policies and actions implemented across various sectors, and international support provided in terms of finance, technology transfer, and capacity building. Key obligations reflected in the report include the regular reporting of national GHG inventories using established methodologies, describing mitigation policies and actions, providing projections of GHG emissions, and reporting on the provision of support to developing countries. The report outlines the Republic of Korea's commitment to its nationally determined contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement, specifically referencing the 'Roadmap for the National GHG Reduction for 2030' which aims for a 30% reduction from the business-as-usual (BAU) level by 2030. Affected sectors covered in the report include Energy, Industry, Transport, Buildings, Agriculture, and Waste, detailing their respective contributions to national emissions and the mitigation measures being implemented. The Land Use, Land-Use Change, and Forestry (LULUCF) sector is also included regarding carbon removals. The report references various plans and systems with associated timeframes and compliance aspects, such as the '2nd Master Plan' with operational directions for Phase II (2018-2020), the 'GHG and Energy Target Management System' which sets targets for controlled business entities, 'Fuel Efficiency Standards' updated periodically, and the 'Eco-friendly Vehicles Distribution Plan'. The 2030 reduction target serves as a key deadline for overall mitigation efforts. Specific regulations, plans, and systems mentioned include the National Greenhouse Gas Inventory System, the Roadmap for the National GHG Reduction for 2030, the 2nd Master Plan, the GHG and Energy Target Management System, Green Building Certification, Fuel Efficiency Standards, the Eco-friendly Vehicles Distribution Plan, and the 4th National General Environmental Plan.

G ove rnme nt P ublic atio ns
Registration Number
11-1480906-000005-11
Third Biennial Update Report
of the Republic of Korea
under the United Nations Framework
Convention on Climate Change
November 2019



Third Biennial Update Report of the Republic of Korea
under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
CONTENTS
Executive Summary 06
CHAPTER 1 National Circumstances 08
1. Geography 10
2. Climate 11
3. Population 12
4. Economy 12
5. Institutional and Legal Frameworks 13
CHAPTER 2 National Greenhouse Gas Inventory 16
1. National Greenhouse Gas Inventory System 18
2. Measurement Scope and Method 20
3. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Trends 22
CHAPTER 3 Mitigation Policies and Actions 28
1. Emission Projections and Reduction Target 30
2. Mitigation Actions by Sector 32
CHAPTER 4 International Support and Awareness of Climate Change 48
1. Financial Support 50
2. Technology Development and Transfer 52
3. Capacity Building 53
APPENDIX 56
1. GHG Inventory Details 58
2. Climate-related Financial Support Details 82
3. Capacity Building Support Provided 91
4. Abbreviations 95
5. Publication Information 96
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LIST OF TABLES
<Table 1-1> Monthly Mean Temperature and Precipitation (average for the years 1990-2018) 11
<Table 1-2> Gross Domestic Product and Economic Growth Rate 12
<Table 1-3> Ratio of Imports and Exports to Factor Income from the Rest of the World and GNI 13
<Table 1-4> Dependence on Exports and Share of Manufacturing Sector 13
in the National Economy
<Table 2-1> National Greenhouse Gas Emissions 23
<Table 2-2> Emissions and Percentage Changes by GHG 25
<Table 3-1> Amendment to the Roadmap for the National GHG Reduction for 2030 30
<Table 3-2> Operational Directions for Each Phase under the 2nd Master Plan 33

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