Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy

The U.S.-ROK Clean Energy Forum was held at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Washington, D.C., on June 25 as a part of both nations' dedication to accelerating the clean energy transition, expanding clean electricity deployment and building clean energy economies, which the two leaders agreed upon in April last year. About 80 participants from the two governments, industry, academia, and research attended the forum.

 

The thematic sessions covered advanced battery technology development and demonstration, energy storage systems (ESS) to expand clean electricity; clean energy investment and financing; electricity power grid innovation for a reliable, resilient, stable, and affordable system; and commercialization and deployment of clean hydrogen technologies, including mobility, supply chain, and certification. These discussions among government officials and experts from industry, academia, and laboratories illuminated the vast opportunities and challenges for bilateral cooperation in each of these areas, painting a promising picture for the future of clean energy.

 

In his congratulatory address, Minister Dukgeun Ahn reiterated the importance of the forum, stating that "We have a valuable opportunity to unlock further potential for Korea and the United States to engage in mutual efforts towards a clean energy future while the Korean private sector has responded to the attractive IRA incentives by investing in the United States." He also proposed to "regularize the U.S.-ROK Clean Energy Forum and continue the energy policy dialogue at the Ministerial level. By strengthening our energy cooperation, I am confident that we can achieve energy security and address the climate crisis facing our world together."