Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon is touting the advantages of renewable energy,... saying it can help to protect the public's health.<br />During a weekly meeting with related ministers on Thursday..., the prime minister said,... it's time that related ministries and industries make the renewable energy sector a key industry that innovates and creates quality jobs.<br />He expressed regret that critics argue the government doesn't acknowledge that South Korea lags behind other countries when it comes to renewable energy.<br />Stressing how the world sees renewable energy as the most effective means to respond to climate change,... Lee called for more investment. <br />