[2022 Green Mobility Awards] "Green Mobility Revolution Plays a Key Role in Carbon Neutrality"

Kim Beopjeong, Director of Climate and Carbon Policy Office, Ministry of Environment

Kim Beopjeong, Director of the Climate and Carbon Policy Office at the Ministry of Environment, is delivering a congratulatory speech at the 2022 Korea Green Mobility Awards hosted by Asia Economy at Lotte Hotel in Jung-gu, Seoul on the 26th. Photo by Kim Hyunmin kimhyun81@

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Hyun-seok] "The green mobility revolution will play an important role in solving climate crises and fine dust problems, while also paving the way toward a carbon-neutral society."

Kim Beop-jeong, Director of the Climate Carbon Policy Office at the Ministry of Environment, stated this during his congratulatory speech at the '2022 Korea Green Mobility Awards' held on the 26th at Lotte Hotel in Sogong-dong, Seoul.

Director Kim emphasized that future vehicles such as electric and hydrogen cars play a crucial role in preventing climate crises and moving toward a carbon-neutral society. He said, "Conventional internal combustion engine vehicles have been one of the sources of greenhouse gas emissions causing the climate crisis," adding, "Green mobility can prevent the climate crisis and lead to a carbon-neutral society while allowing citizens to breathe comfortably."

He explained that although the electric and hydrogen vehicle market is rapidly developing, there is still a long way to go. He noted, "The number of electric and hydrogen vehicles, which was around 300 in 2011, increased to about 250,000 last year, but it still accounts for only 1% of the total registered vehicles," and added, "There is a long way to go to reach the 97% target set in the carbon-neutral scenario for 2050."

However, he plans to support South Korea's transition to a carbon-neutral country through active assistance going forward. He emphasized, "We will actively provide subsidies to the public and match supply and demand through various policies such as mandatory supply of zero-emission vehicles for manufacturers."

Finally, he explained that the mobility revolution will be an opportunity for automobile companies. He said, "If automobile companies bring about technological innovation and bold investment, the carbon-neutral era will be possible," adding, "Furthermore, it will be an opportunity to lead the global automobile market."

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