5 trillion won earmarked for green growth-related R&D next year
Published: 29 Dec. 2020, 18:47
The amount marks a 19 percent jump from 4.1 trillion won allocated this year, according to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy.
"The policy reflects the government's willingness to expand investment in R&D projects in new areas despite the economic fallout from the pandemic," the ministry said in a statement.
Under the plan, the country plans to spend 1.5 trillion won on fostering materials, parts and equipment segments.
The country has been pushing to beef up the three areas amid growing protectionism around the globe, including the ongoing trade row with Japan.
Korea also plans to invest 966.5 billion won in the emerging sectors, including non-memory chips, eco-friendly automobiles and biotechnology products. The amount marks a whopping 43 percent jump from 2020.
In line with the country's green growth policy, Korea plans to spend 859.2 billion won on R&D projects related to sustainable resources and speed up the growth of the hydrogen economy.
The country earlier set a goal of cutting its greenhouse gas emissions to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Yonhap
with the Korea JoongAng Daily
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