Plaintiffs in South Korea have filed a landmark climate lawsuit, arguing that the government’s inaction on climate change violates their constitutional rights. The case, Woodpecker et. al. v. South Korea, is the first of its kind in Asia to have a public hearing. Activists and experts argue that South Korea’s carbon emission reduction targets are insufficient and will lead to disastrous climate change. The case is being closely watched globally, as it could set a precedent for other countries in Asia to follow.