President Moon's 'Earth Day' Message: "Hope Carbon Neutrality Continues Under Next Government"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] On the 22nd, President Moon Jae-in emphasized the importance of carbon neutrality on 'Earth Day' and expressed hope that "carbon neutrality policies will be successfully promoted by the next administration as well."

President Moon stated through social networking services (SNS) that "our people have a stronger will for carbon neutrality and greater practical capability than any other country in the world."

He added, "Our citizens demonstrate mature awareness in energy saving, waste separation, and reducing plastic use," and said, "I hope that carbon neutrality policies will be successfully promoted by the next administration as much as the participation and efforts of the people who have turned inconvenience into fulfillment."

President Moon emphasized that South Korea "became the 14th country in the world to legislate carbon neutrality and raised the national greenhouse gas reduction target to 40% by 2030, signaling our strong determination to realize carbon neutrality to the international community," and said, "Although it is not easy, if the people, industry, and government unite as they do now, we can take the lead in opening a new era."

At 8 p.m., President Moon called for a 10-minute lights-out to reflect on 'Earth Day' and stated, "I will also invest in one Geumgang Pine tree for the Earth today."

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