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Energy
2nd Vice Minister presides conference on nurturing liquid hydrogen ecosystem
Trade, Industry and Energy 2nd Vice Minister Park Il-jun presided a conference on March 9 with Korea’s liquid hydrogen companies at Doosan Enerbility to examine the project progress for fostering a liquid hydrogen ecosystem in Korea. Vice Minister Park gave an opening message and led discussions on measures to create a liquid hydrogen ecosystem following the announcement of clean hydrogen ecosystem measures during the 5th Hydrogen Economy Commission meeting, and gathered companies date2023-03-10
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Energy
Korea and Uzbekistan hold 1st bilateral energy dialogue
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE)’s Energy Industry Deputy Minister Cheon Young-gil held the 1st Korea-Uzbekistan Energy Dialogue with Azim Israilovich Akhmedkhajaev, First Deputy Minister at Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Uzbekistan, on March 7 in Seoul to share energy policies and discuss measures to expand cooperation in renewable energy and energy efficiency. The meeting is meaningful in that it is the first official Korea-Uzbekistan energy dialogue held in acc date2023-03-08
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Energy
Korea ups refund rate of energy-efficient program for socially vulnerable
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) announced on March 1 that it will be implementing a 10-20 percent refund program as of March 2 for energy-efficient home appliance purchases for approximately socially vulnerable households (app. 3.5 million) in Korea to mitigate financial burden amid surging energy prices. The refund program is the Korea government’s “energy conservation and efficiency improvement” policy in order to fundamentally transition to low energy con date2023-03-03
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Energy
2nd Vice Minister presides Green Home Initiative Startup Conference
Trade, Industry and Energy 2nd Vice Minister Park Il-jun presided the Green Home Initiative Startup Conference on February 28 at the Korea International Trade Association (KITA) to share technology & business updates on home & building energy management and to discuss Green Home Initiative’s future direction. Vice Minister Park gave an opening message and led discussions on energy supply management for homes and buildings, as well as support programs run by public institut date2023-03-02
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Energy
Minister visits social welfare institution to check winter energy efficiency challenges
Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Lee Chang yang visited the social welfare institution “Rodem Namu” in Seoul on February 24, to check on wintertime energy efficiency related challenges. The above institution was provided with installation of thermal insulation and high-efficiency boiler as part of the ”energy efficiency improvement projects for the low-income class.' Minister Lee received a briefing on the institution’s management challenges by institution Director date2023-02-27
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Energy
Korea participates in U.S. HFCS & cohosts hydrogen roundtable
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) participated in the Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Seminar (HFCS) in California on February 7-9 and held a public-private joint roadshow for entering the American hydrogen market. With an exclusive pavilion for promotion, presentation session and the Korea-U.S. hydrogen roundtable cohosted by MOTIE and H2KOREA with the U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Department of Energy and other relevant associations, Korea’s first participation in date2023-02-10
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Energy
Korea participates in U.S. HFCS & cohosts hydrogen roundtable
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) participated in the Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Seminar (HFCS) in California on February 7-9 and held a public-private joint roadshow for entering the U.S. hydrogen market. Organized by the U.S.’ Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA), HFCS is North America’s largest hydrogen event with over 40 years of history, offering a business exchange venue of opportunities for at least 70 companies and institutions to come together to date2023-02-10
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Energy
2nd Vice Minister presides Nuclear Power Plant Ecosystem Conference
Trade, Industry and Energy 2nd Vice Minister Park Il-jun presided the Nuclear Power Plant Ecosystem Conference on February 8 at the Gyeongnam Technopark to share 2023 policy directions for recruitment, financing and R&D plans with companies as part of restoring the nuclear power plant industry ecosystem. The Vice Minister gathered industry opinions and gave an opening message in the attendance of approximately 20 persons, including Government officials, local government bodies and t date2023-02-09
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Energy
Korea and Western Australia sign LOI on energy & resources cooperation
Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Lee Chang-yang met with Mark McGowan, Premier of Western Australia, on January 30 at the Lotte Hotel Seoul to sign the Korea-Australia LOI on energy and resources cooperation and discussed critical minerals, clean hydrogen and support for Korean companies’ investment and exports. date2023-01-30
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Energy
2nd Vice Minister inspects winter season power supply situation
Trade, Industry and Energy 2nd Vice Minister Park Il-Jun visited the Seoul Thermal Power Plant in Mapo-gu on January 24 to inspect power facilities and management situation, where he was briefed by Lim Yang-soo, head of Korea Midland Power's Seoul headquarters. He toured the winter season power supply operations and encouraged employees. date2023-01-26