Hyunju (Laeticia) Ock focuses on conveying NewClimate Institute’s messages and research to a wider audience in a clear and accessible manner. Her responsibilities include providing writing and editing support to ensure the clear communication of scientific insights, creating content for the website and social media, and contributing to the development and execution of the institute’s broader communications strategy.

Before joining NewClimate Institute, Hyunju was a journalist for South Korea’s largest English-language newspaper, The Korea Herald, for over 7 years. Her work revolved around news reporting and creating content for diverse platforms on political and social issues, covering topics from the green energy transition to climate justice. She holds an MA in Journalism, Media, and Globalisation with a specialisation in political communication from University of Amsterdam and Aarhus University, and a BA in Political Science and Diplomacy from Hankuk University of Foreign Studies.

Navigating the Transition to Net-zero Emissions in Southeast Asia – Energy Security, the Role of Gaseous Energy Carriers and Renewables-based Electrification
Publication date 12 Jun 2024

A new research brief underscores that rapid expansion of renewable electricity and electrification of energy end users are essential...

From offsetting push to new NDCs: What to watch out for at Climate Week NYC 2024
Publication date 16 Sep 2024

With this summer marking the hottest on record and following a year where the global annual temperature exceeded 1.5˚C, the urgency for...

Unpacking Germany’s hydrogen import strategy: 3 considerations for Global South partners
Publication date 07 Aug 2024

Germany has increasingly focused on green hydrogen, and rightly so, as it is vital to decarbonising hard-to-abate sectors like heavy...

Reliance on fossil gas risks climate goals and energy security in Southeast Asia: experts
Publication date 25 Jun 2024

Southeast Asia, the fastest-growing region in the developing world, is at a crossroads. On the one hand, it seeks to develop its...

Bonn sessions: 3 topics to watch in UN climate talks
Publication date 03 Jun 2024

Climate impacts are getting more severe across the globe, a chilling reminder that there is no more time to waste. Halfway through 2024...

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