The chart shows that South Korea’s climate policies for 2030 are rated as “highly insufficient.” This means that South Korea’s current policies and targets are not strong enough to meet the level of action needed for global climate goals. The chart also shows gaps between South Korea’s current policies, its domestic target, and its fair-share responsibility. Although the chart focuses mainly on greenhouse gas emissions rather than aerosols directly, it still connects to our topic because aerosols, global dimming, and climate change are closely related. Reducing aerosol pollution can improve air quality, but it must be managed carefully because aerosols also mask some of the warming caused by greenhouse gases.
A strong political solution is to increase international cooperation, especially because aerosol pollution and fine dust can travel across national borders. South Korea cannot fully solve this issue alone, so cooperation with neighboring countries such as China and other Northeast Asian nations is important. International frameworks like the Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution (CLRTAP) show how countries can work together through shared research, atmospheric monitoring, data exchange, and coordinated emission reduction policies. By strengthening regional cooperation, South Korea can improve aerosol tracking, reduce fine dust pollution, lower political conflicts, and develop more sustainable environmental policies that support both cleaner air and long-term climate stability.