“Discussing ‘Energy Policy’ after the Korea-U.S. Summit… Today’s Conference”

Ministry of Industry, IEA, WB host Climate Industry International Expo
Discussing renewable expansion, low-carbon innovation, AI strategies
Ministerial meetings like APEC Energy Ministerial Conference
“Boosting overseas expansion, leading energy agenda discussion”, ‘[Edaily reporters Choi Hun-gil and Jung Doo-ri] As the South Korea-US summit decided to strengthen energy cooperation between the two countries, a conference to discuss key agendas for future energy policy will be held.’,
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, ‘The ‘2025 World Climate Industry EXPO (WCE)’ will take place on the 27th at BEXCO in Busan, co-hosted by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy of South Korea, the International Energy Agency (IEA), and the World Bank (WB). This international expo is connected with three energy ministerial meetings: the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Energy Ministers Meeting, the Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM), and Mission Innovation (MI).’,
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President Lee Jae-myung and US President Donald Trump shaking hands during a summit meeting at the White House in Washington D.C. on the 25th (local time). After the South Korea-US summit, President Lee stated, “We will focus on meeting AI-era power demand and enhancing energy security through the development and commercialization of SMR.” (Photo = Yonhap News)

, ‘Prime Minister Kim Min-seok will open the expo, and key figures in the global energy and climate sectors, including IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol and Microsoft’s energy policy leader Michelle Patron, will take the stage.’,
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, ‘During the event, 12 global conferences will take place. Four of them will be led by international organizations such as the IEA, WB, and the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Global big tech companies like Microsoft, Google, NVIDIA, and GE will participate to discuss key issues such as energy-AI, smart energy, and low-carbon innovation strategies.’,
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, ‘On the 27th, a forum titled “Smart and Resilient Energy Systems for a Carbon Neutral Future” will be held by the Korea Energy Agency and the World Bank. Participants will include the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), Doosan Enerbility, Energy and Space, and Eneridea, exploring solutions and strategies for achieving carbon neutrality through the expansion of renewable energy and advanced technology applications. Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power will discuss trends and prospects of global clean hydrogen at the “International Clean Hydrogen Forum.”’,
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, ‘The expo will host over 540 companies, including leading domestic firms like Samsung and LG, showcasing innovative technologies in various fields such as offshore wind, hydrogen, and carbon reduction across six exhibition halls.’,
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, ‘The newly established Energy Highway Pavilion will feature leading domestic power equipment companies showcasing next-generation power grids, high-voltage direct current (HVDC), energy storage systems (ESS), and digital power solutions. As a side event, 45 domestic energy public corporations, German power company RWE, GGGI, and WB will participate in a recruitment fair and a global networking program.’,
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(Photo=Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, Korea Energy Agency)

, ‘The 15th APEC Energy Ministers Meeting will focus intensively on global issues, including strengthening power grid infrastructure and energy security, ensuring stable power supply for meeting power demand such as from data centers, and energy innovation through AI. The 16th Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) and the 10th Mission Innovation (MI) Ministerial will discuss power transition sessions, industrial decarbonization and energy efficiency sessions, and energy & AI sessions.’,
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, ‘Lee Sang-hoon, Chairman of the Korea Energy Agency, stated, “I hope this international conference will serve as a catalyst for companies in the climate and energy sectors to build networks with international organizations such as the WB and ADB, accelerating their overseas expansion.”’,
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, ‘Minister of Industry Kim Jeong-gwan emphasized, “This Energy Super Week has great significance in demonstrating international leadership in the energy field by allowing Korea to practically lead global energy agendas of energy security, energy transition, and energy & AI as the chair of the three energy ministerial conferences. It will serve as a solid bridge for the successful hosting of the APEC summit in October.”’,
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