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Ayeong Kim

Researcher

Policy Design and Economic Assessment for Renewable Energy Policies

kimayeong@nextgroup.or.kr

Biography

Researcher Ayeong Kim focuses on developing support policies to expand the adoption of renewable energy in South Korea. Her research aims to design optimal policy frameworks through the analysis of domestic and international support mechanisms such as tax credits and subsidies, as well as cost-effectiveness assessments.

Education

Master of Climate, Environment and Energy Studies, Sookmyung Women’s University (2025)
Bachelor of Political Science, Sookmyung Women’s University (2023)
Bachelor of Environment, Sookmyung Women’s University (2023)

Career

NEXT group (Researcher, 2025 – Present)

Publications1

Issue PaperMain AuthorOct 2025

Enhancing the Effectiveness of Renewable Energy Tax Incentives through Transferability : A Quantitative Analysis

To enhance the export competitiveness of companies facing pressure to achieve RE100, there is an urgent need to promote policies that expand renewable energy procurement. However, the current investment tax credit scheme remains ineffective due to its low credit rate and structural constraints. This issue paper recommends increasing the investment tax credit rate, allowing the transfer of tax benefits to companies that sign direct PPAs as assignees, and introducing additional credits for the use of domestically manufactured products and local community participation.

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