한국형 그린뉴딜의 특징과 과제

The Characteristics and Challenges of Korean Green New Deal: Lessons through comparing with other countries

(Purpose) The purpose of this research is to compare multiple Korean green new deal with it’s other countries which has been planned or implemented for achieving zero-carbon society. Through this analysis, this research ultimately attempts to provide lessons which can contribute to successfully implement Korean New Deal Policy. (Design/methodology/approach) This research selects the cases with three criteria considering a clear target of carbon emission, institutions and finance systems for supporting Green New Deal policy, and geographical proximity to South Korea. Policy tools and strategies for achieve zero-carbon society from cases are analyzed with the analytical framework holding four different policy areas with action plans. (Findings) According to findings from the case study, EU Green Deal can be described as an ideal model in order to simultaneously achieve 3E’s pillar; economy, equity, environment. On the other hands, a purpose of the current US Green New Deal focuses on creating jobs through establishing green infrastructures. China has focused on producing dominant amount of renewable energy. Japan attempts to achieve zero-carbon emission through two tracks which indicate strategies to transform energy industry to renewable energy and protection environment through strong regulations. Lastly, South Korea has promoted K-Green New Deal plan as one of economic stimuli for preparing for post Covid-19 era. (Research implications or Originality) All countries actively have promoted the green energy policy to increase production and usage of renewable energy. Also, green financing system should be involved in all action plans which are implemented under Green New Deal. The financing system can continuously fund resources to action plans and stimulate the private sector to invest into green industries. Lastly, although the ultimate purpose of Green New Deal is to equally achieve three aspects of economy, environment, and social equity, the current Green New Deal policy focuses on creating economic benefits such as job creation in most countries except for EU Green Deal.