Jeonbuk Province Strengthens Carbon Industry Cooperation Project with Germany!

Governor Song Ha-jin Meets with Michael Reiffenstuhl, New German Ambassador to Korea
Strengthening the Partnership for Carbon Industry Cooperation

Michael Reiffenstuel, the German Ambassador to Korea, is visiting Song Ha-jin, Governor of Jeonbuk Province, for a cordial talk. Photo by Jeonbuk Province

[Jeonju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Tae-in] Michael Reifenschulte, the newly appointed German Ambassador to Korea, visited Jeollabuk-do on the 24th and discussed strengthening cooperation in the carbon industry with Governor Song Ha-jin.

This is the first time since his appointment in August that Michael Reifenschulte, the German Ambassador to Korea, has visited a local government, which also indicates his significant interest in the carbon industry as a representative of Germany.

Jeollabuk-do has continuously built networks with Germany and promoted various exchange and cooperation projects.

Jeollabuk-do and Germany have solidified their relationship through cross-border network building with various research institutions and companies, including the MAI Carbon Cluster, and by promoting diverse exchange projects.

Since Governor Song Ha-jin visited Lower Saxony, Germany, in 2015 and signed an MOU with Jeollabuk-do, there have been seven missions to explore the German market, two patents and commercialization achievements at RWTH Aachen University and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, and concrete results such as workforce development through Korea-Germany field training groups and vocational education and training.

The meeting between Governor Song and the new German Ambassador is expected to further strengthen the cooperative relationship between the two regions based on the networks built so far.

During the meeting, three measures were discussed to advance the global network following the 2015 agreement with Lower Saxony, Germany.

▲ Attracting companies and mutual participation in exhibitions: International Carbon Festival, German Lightweight Conference, etc.

▲ Supporting market entry for companies from both countries: supporting market entry and global value chains (GVC) between the two countries

▲ Expanding cooperation areas between the two regions: promoting long-term sister city partnerships and friendly cooperation

Additionally, Ambassador Michael visited the Korea Carbon Convergence Technology Institute after the meeting with Governor Song, promising to be a strong supporter of Jeollabuk-do’s carbon industry while observing the current status and excellent infrastructure of the carbon industry in Jeollabuk-do.

Governor Song Ha-jin of Jeollabuk-do stated, “I am honored to share the history of joint growth in the carbon industry between Korea and Germany and to discuss the future direction. This has been an important opportunity for Jeollabuk-do, which is undergoing a transformation in the carbon industry, to globalize. I hope that through continuous exchanges and cooperation, the friendship between Jeollabuk-do and Germany will be enhanced, and the carbon industry clusters of both countries will grow further.”

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