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Korean New Deal

legislation type Executive
Strategy
Passed in 2020
This document is Korea's development strategy to support the country’s recovery from the pandemic crisis and lead the global action against structural changes with the international community. The strategy aims to accelerate the transition towards a low-carbon and eco-friendly economy.

The Green New Deal part of the document notably seeks to make the country's infrastructure greener, increase the use of renewable energy, increase the share of electric- and hydrogen-powered vehicles, and promote sustainable practices in the business and finance worlds.

Under this plan, KRW 73.4 trillion should be invested by 2025.

Documents

Climate targets in this law
1 target
  • Plan to have renewables account for 20% of the South Korea's generation capacity by 2030
    Energy | Target year: 2030
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