Vice Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Moon emphasized that "the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and the Ministry of Climate and Energy will cooperate and establish and implement their work and policies, and that should be done."
Vice Minister Moon noted at the inauguration press conference held at the government Sejong building on the 11th that "regardless of how the Ministry of Climate and Energy is formed, the climate and energy policies will not be carried out separately from the institutional sector of industry and trade."
He said, "Actively utilizing the current personnel exchange system is also a good method. This way, the Ministry of Climate and Energy will be able to better understand the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, and the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy will also be able to better understand the Ministry of Climate and Energy."
Vice Minister Moon explained that the establishment of the Ministry of Climate and Energy is "a policy reflecting the flow of the times." He said, "The importance of everything has changed according to the flow of the times, and I think the President has presented this as a commitment after careful consideration, judging it necessary for national and economic development."
He also explained that "so far, only the announcement has been made regarding the inauguration of the National Planning Committee, and it has not been specifically disclosed what organization will be created and how it will operate," adding, "The framework and direction will be determined during the national planning process."
Meanwhile, in response to the question of whether there are alternatives to prevent colleagues from getting hurt during work, he said, "It's still at the idea level," and kept his remarks brief. He added, "I will discuss with my colleagues and review whether the plan I have conceived is feasible."
Vice Minister Moon has experienced hardships, including being subjected to an arrest investigation while leading the nuclear phase-out policy during the Moon Jae-in administration. In his inaugural speech, he emphasized, "Having gone through arrest, indictment, a guilty verdict from the first trial, and an acquittal from the Supreme Court, I returned to the position of Vice Minister after resigning." He added, "I will ensure that my colleagues who work hard do not get hurt."