Carbon Footprint of Meat Consumption in South Korea

A new report reveals that South Korea's meat-heavy diet generates significant greenhouse gas emissions, with per capita impact equivalent to over ten round-trip flights between Seoul and Jeju Island. Beef is identified as the primary driver, producing far more emissions than pork or chicken. Researchers are calling for the South Korean government to establish a standardized national life-cycle database for livestock. This would track emissions from production through distribution, providing consumers with clearer data on the environmental impact of their food choices.