Today, Engineering Academy Forum on ‘Hydrogen Economy’: “Increase Support and Technological Innovation”,
Kim Ki-nam, President of the Korea Engineering Academy. Yonhap News,
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, ‘The National Academy of Engineering of Korea (NAEK) announced on the 26th that it will host the 273rd NAEK Forum on “The Era of the Hydrogen Economy: Korea’s Irreplaceable Strategy” at El Tower in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, on the 27th.’,
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, ‘Through this forum, the Engineering Academy will explore the future direction of hydrogen energy and examine the latest trends in hydrogen technology. Kim Ki-nam, President of the Engineering Academy, stated, “Although some progress has been made in the hydrogen economy as a core growth engine of the government, there is still a gap in terms of technology development speed compared to other countries.” He emphasized the need for continuous government policy support and technological innovation in the industry to develop irreplaceable technology and accelerate the realization of a competitive hydrogen economy.’,
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, ‘In the forum, Kim Ki-dong, a Deloitte Consulting executive, will deliver a keynote speech as a hydrogen economy expert. Mr. Kim will analyze the responses to decarbonization by countries and businesses around the world, emphasize the need for energy security, resource circulation, and explain the current status of the domestic and international hydrogen industries. He will also present the challenges for Korea to become a leading hydrogen nation.’,
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, ‘During the panel discussion, government and industry officials will gather to assess the current state of Korea’s hydrogen economy and explore practical strategies and policies. Kim Cheol-jin, CEO of SK Advanced, will lead the panel presentation and discussion. From the government side, Park Chan-gi, Director of Hydrogen Economy Policy at the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, and Kim Chan-soo, Director of the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, will explain government policies and the situation regarding the hydrogen economy. From the industry side, Shim Young-sun, Director of Zero Carbon Business at SK Gas (018670), Lee Sang-eon, Executive at Doosan Mobility (034020), and Kim Chang-hwan, Executive at Hyundai Motor, will share their respective companies’ situations and plans related to the hydrogen economy.’,
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, ‘The NAEK Forum has been held six times a year since 1998 as one of the Engineering Academy’s major policy forums. Starting this year, the target audience has been expanded from members to government officials and experts to broaden its scope of engagement.’,
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