Ministry of Foreign Affairs to Host '2020 International Hydrogen Energy Conference' on 7th... Experts from US, China, and Japan to Attend

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on the 6th that it will hold the '2020 International Hydrogen Energy Conference' on the 7th, themed 'Hydrogen Maritime Transport and Hydrogen Mobility,' using both on-site and non-face-to-face methods.

The conference, held at the Westin Chosun Hotel in Seoul, will invite domestic and international experts in the hydrogen energy field from Korea, the International Energy Agency (IEA), the United States, China, Japan, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Norway, and Germany, both on-site and via video conference, to discuss the current status and prospects of international hydrogen maritime transport and mobility development, explore international cooperation measures, and seek opportunities for Korean companies to enter overseas hydrogen energy markets.

The conference will feature a congratulatory message reading by Lee Nak-yeon, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, and a keynote speech by Fatih Birol, IEA Executive Director, on the theme of 'The Future Hydrogen Society: Vision and Opportunities.'

In Session 1, policies and trends related to hydrogen maritime transport from various countries will be introduced, followed by presentations and discussions on safety and economic issues related to hydrogen exports. Session 2 will include presentations and discussions on the development trends of hydrogen mobility such as hydrogen ships, hydrogen trucks, and air taxis, as well as major projects.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expects this conference to contribute to efforts to lead the market in mobility sectors, such as hydrogen vehicles, where Korea is considered to have strengths, and to establish a stable hydrogen supply chain through international cooperation in response to the rapidly expanding trend of international hydrogen cooperation.

Through the opening remarks, Lee Tae-ho, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, will emphasize the importance of hydrogen energy in economic recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic and explain that the government is striving to simultaneously achieve economic recovery and energy transition goals through the 'Green New Deal' policy, which includes measures to foster the hydrogen energy industry.

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