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South Korea’s steel sector risks CBAM exposure under weak green standard -report

Published 10:52 on July 10, 2026 / Last updated at 10:52 on July 10, 2026 / / Asia Pacific (Asia), International (CBAM & Tariffs), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation)

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South Korea, the world’s third‑largest steel exporter, faces several bottlenecks in its industrial transition, with a new report warning that its weak green steel standards could leave the sector exposed to risks from global trade rules such as the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).
South Korea, the world’s third‑largest steel exporter, faces several bottlenecks in its industrial transition, with a new report warning that its weak green steel standards could leave the sector exposed to risks from global trade rules such as the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).


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