Accelerating Transitions Towards a Circular Economy and Policy Implications for Korea

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Jin-Young Moon

Korea Institute for International Economic Policy

Youngseok Park

Korea Institute for International Economic Policy

Seung Kwon Na

Korea Institute for International Economic Policy

Sung Hee Lee

Korea Institute for International Economic Policy

Eunmi Kim

Korea Institute for International Economic Policy

Date Written: August 9, 2022

Abstract

This study analyzes global efforts to transition to a circular economy, and analyzes each country's responses and major issues to the stages of waste generation and management, which decisively distinguish the existing economic system from the circular economy. In addition, this study examines cases of private-sector-led cooperation for sup-porting developing countries in terms of international cooperation and linking with international trade, and also analyzes the implications of information-based environmental policies in response to the circular economy. Finally, based on the results of these analyses, this study proposes policy measures to prepare for the circular economy.

Keywords: Circular Economy Policy

Suggested Citation

Moon, Jin-Young and Park, Youngseok and Na, Seung Kwon and Lee, Sung Hee and Kim, Eunmi, Accelerating Transitions Towards a Circular Economy and Policy Implications for Korea (August 9, 2022). KIEP Research Paper, World Economy Brief 22-33, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=4271962 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4271962

Jin-Young Moon (Contact Author)

Korea Institute for International Economic Policy ( email )

[30147] Building C, Sejong National Research Compl
Seoul, 370
Korea, Republic of (South Korea)

Youngseok Park

Korea Institute for International Economic Policy ( email )

[30147] Building C, Sejong National Research Compl
Seoul, 370
Korea, Republic of (South Korea)

Seung Kwon Na

Korea Institute for International Economic Policy ( email )

[30147] Building C, Sejong National Research Compl
Seoul, 370
Korea, Republic of (South Korea)

Sung Hee Lee

Korea Institute for International Economic Policy ( email )

Seoul 137-602

Eunmi Kim

Korea Institute for International Economic Policy ( email )

[30147] Building C, Sejong National Research Compl
Seoul, 370
Korea, Republic of (South Korea)

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