Core Perspective - The article discusses a landmark civil lawsuit in South Korea where farmers are suing the state-owned utility KEPCO for climate-related agricultural damages, highlighting the impact of climate change on agriculture and the legal accountability of major corporate emitters [5][6][10]. Group 1: Climate Impact on Agriculture - Farmers in South Korea are experiencing significant losses due to extreme weather conditions linked to climate change, including heat waves, heavy rainfall, and shifting growing seasons [4][6]. - Ma Yong-un, a plaintiff in the lawsuit, reported that half of his apple crop was of poor quality due to adverse weather conditions, reflecting a broader trend among farmers facing similar challenges [3][4]. Group 2: Legal Action Against KEPCO - The lawsuit, filed by five farmers, seeks financial compensation for damages caused by KEPCO's greenhouse gas emissions, which are claimed to have materially contributed to climate change and subsequent economic losses for the plaintiffs [5][6][7]. - KEPCO is identified as the largest corporate emitter in South Korea, responsible for approximately 27% of the country's total greenhouse gas emissions from 2011 to 2023, equating to an estimated $72.9 billion in climate-related economic damages [7][8]. Group 3: Economic Vulnerability and Policy Implications - South Korea's reliance on imported food, with a calorie self-sufficiency rate of only 32.5% in 2023, makes the country particularly vulnerable to climate disruptions affecting major food-exporting nations [15][16]. - Experts warn that climate change could lead to severe agricultural crises in the future, emphasizing the need for a shift in energy policy towards more sustainable practices [16][18].