Ministry of Environment Appoints Ombudsman to Lead Green Industry Innovation Growth: "Conveying Voices from the Field"

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bo-kyung] Park Jeong-ho, CEO of Inseon Motors (photo), has been appointed as the inaugural Ombudsman to lead the innovative growth of the green industry.

On the 21st, the Ministry of Environment appointed Park Jeong-ho, CEO of Inseon Motors, as the 'Green Industry Innovation Growth Ombudsman' at the JW Marriott Hotel in Seocho-gu, Seoul. Founded in 2011, Inseon Motors is a company that developed an eco-friendly dismantling system for end-of-life vehicles and sells and exports used cars and used parts.

Ombudsman Park Jeong-ho will serve a two-year term starting from this day. The ombudsman system refers to a system that demands explanations from relevant public officials regarding wrongful administration, investigates necessary matters, and informs complainants of the results.

Minister of Environment Cho Myung-rae said, "We will do our best to ensure that suggestions from innovation sites received through the ombudsman are resolved not only by the Ministry of Environment but also by related agencies working together."

Ombudsman Park Jeong-ho expressed his thoughts, saying, "I will strive to ensure that the voices from the field are well conveyed to promote green industry innovation growth and overcome the crisis caused by the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19)."

The Ministry of Environment plans to focus on accelerating the 'Green Industry Innovation Strategy,' a key task in this year's work plan, through the operation of the ombudsman system.

In particular, it aims to invigorate the industry for the green transition in four major sectors: clean air industry, smart water industry, climate and energy industry, and ecological service industry.

To support the ombudsman's duties, the Ministry of Environment has established an 'Ombudsman Support Team' within the ministry, composed and operated by employees from the Ministry of Environment and the Korea Environmental Industry & Technology Institute.

The ombudsman plans to hold forums at least once a month to listen to suggestions and difficulties from companies and experts and to review progress quarterly. To hear voices from the field, the ombudsman will frequently visit companies for communication.

Following the ombudsman appointment ceremony, the Ministry of Environment also held a meeting attended by heads of seven environmental industry associations and representatives of environmental companies.

On this day, Minister Cho and Ombudsman Park Jeong-ho listened to the difficulties faced by environmental companies struggling due to COVID-19 and discussed ways to foster and support the environmental industry.

Minister Cho said, "The Green Industry Innovation Growth Ombudsman will play a bridging role between the government and the green industry, greatly contributing to green industry innovation growth and the creation of green jobs."

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