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South Korea - Fuel Economy & CO2 emissions

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Manufacturers and importers of light duty vehicles in South Korea have the option of meeting either corporate average fuel economy targets or corporate average greenhouse gas emissions targets. Fuel economy standards are the responsibility of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE). Greenhouse gas standards are managed by the Ministry of Environment (MoE). Corporate average fuel economy standards for passenger cars were first phased in from 2012. Updated targets, also covering light commercial vehicles, were then issued for the years 2016 to 2020; revised standards are in place for the years 2021 to 2030.