Korea exploring ways for its own 'Green New Deal'

A wind farm in Jeongseon County, Gangwon Province, is seen in this 2018 photo. Korea is exploring ways for its own "Green New Deal," a project to transform the country's coal-centered industry into a renewable-energy based economy while creating jobs, in an effort to battle the post-coronavirus economic crisis. Yonhap Gov't gains momentum for policy support after ruling party's sweeping victory in general election By Jung Da-min Korea has become an exemplary model for the international community concerning its COVID-19 containment efforts. The attention is now on whether it can also overcome the post-pandemic economic crisis. As an economic revival drive, the government and the ruling...