Today we talk about ‘carbon neutrality’ … Wen, silenced for the fourth day by Yoon Seok-yeol

President Moon Jae-in is speaking at the 2050 Carbon Neutral Inter-Ministerial Strategy Meeting that took place in the Blue House on the 27th. [청와대사진기자단]

President Moon Jae-in said at the ‘Carbon Neutral Interministerial Strategic Meeting 2050’ held at the Blue House on the 27th: “We will establish the ‘Carbon Neutral Committee 2050’ under the direct title of the President, where both the public and the public participate, and we will promote the transition to a carbon neutral society with a sense of speed. ” Said. At the same time, it was decided to promote a plan to establish a new exclusive energy loan to the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy in relation to the specific direction of implementation.

President Moon said: “By 2050, carbon neutrality has become an irreversible global trend. The government plans to present a ‘long-term low carbon development strategy’ to the UN within this year with the goal of neutrality. in carbon of 2050 “. President Moon revealed this plan at the G20 summit on the morning of the 23rd. President Moon added: “The national greenhouse gas reduction target for 2030 will also be raised and presented as soon as possible before 2025. “.

President Moon said, “It is never easy to be carbon neutral in 2050.” “Korea announced its GHG reduction target in 2030 a few years ago, but actual GHG emissions decreased for the first time last year, leading to carbon neutrality compared to other countries. This is tight, ”he explained. For that reason, they cited the high proportion of high-carbon industries such as manufacturing and the amount of renewable energy supplied.

President Moon Jae-in is speaking at the 2050 Carbon Neutral Interministerial Strategy Meeting that took place in the Blue House on the 27th. [청와대사진기자단]

However, President Moon emphasized that “if digital and green, which are our strengths, combine to create a synergistic effect, the transition to a carbon-neutral society can be achieved at a faster rate than expected.” . At the same time, “We will promote low carbonization in all areas of the economy” and “We will change the main source of energy supply from fossil fuels to new and renewable energy, expand the electricity grid and spread the focused distributed energy system in the region, and we will promote renewable energy, hydrogen and information technology. We will focus on fostering the three main energy industries. ”

Furthermore, President Moon said, “We will consider introducing a tax system such as the establishment of a special fund to respond to climate change.” In addition, he announced a policy of fostering companies and startups that lead the green economy, inducing stable industrial reorganization and job conversion through industry-specific conversion roadmaps and expanding investment in the development of new technologies.

In his closing remarks, President Moon said: “Earlier, the government proposed a goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 (in 2015), but since then, it has actually increased the amount of coal power generation. President Moon said: “We must not pass it on to the next government,” he said and ordered: “From our government, we will make a specific plan of action, complete the road map and take responsibility.”

Outside the Blue House, the conflict between Justice Minister Choo Mi-ae and Attorney General Yoon Seok-yeol continues over the order to suspend the attorney general’s duties, but President Moon has been silent for the fourth day. Following Minister Chu’s order to suspend his duties, President Moon posted a message on social media regarding the expulsion of violence against women on the 25th and attended the New Deal of Korea. On the 26th, Wang met with the Chinese Foreign Minister. The “Chu-yoon conflict” was not mentioned.

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