President Moon Attends Hydrogen Economy Vision Report...Promises 'Efforts to Support Companies'

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] President Moon Jae-in attended the Hydrogen Economy Vision Report Meeting held in Incheon on the 7th, encouraging the stakeholders and promising support for companies.

At the Hydrogen Economy Achievements and Vision Report Meeting held in the afternoon at the planned site for Hyundai Mobis' specialized production and research complex in Incheon, President Moon emphasized that the importance of the hydrogen economy as a carbon reduction measure has increased further to achieve "carbon neutrality by 2050."

President Moon stated that the remarkable achievements that have drawn global attention in just over two years since the announcement of the "Hydrogen Economy Activation Roadmap" were possible due to the solid industrial capabilities and the efforts of our companies and citizens, and the government will spare no effort to support companies as a reliable partner.

On this day, the government announced the hydrogen economy vision including ▲leading domestic and international clean hydrogen production ▲building seamless infrastructure ▲utilizing hydrogen in all aspects of daily life ▲strengthening the ecosystem foundation. In particular, to enhance the competitiveness of the hydrogen industry ecosystem, it plans to create 50,000 quality jobs in the hydrogen economy sector by 2030 through ▲supporting hydrogen full-cycle technology development ▲supporting international joint research ▲activating regional ecosystems by linking hydrogen pilot cities, clusters, and regulatory special zones ▲establishing a Korea-led global hydrogen initiative ▲providing financial and tax support to revitalize hydrogen economy investments.

Since taking office, President Moon has paid special attention to the hydrogen economy and, immediately upon arrival at the event, held preliminary talks with Hyundai Motor Chairman Chung Eui-sun, SK Chairman Chey Tae-won, POSCO Chairman Choi Jeong-woo, Hyosung Vice Chairman Cho Hyun-sang, GS Energy President Heo Yong-soo, Hyundai Heavy Industries Vice President Jung Ki-sun, and E1 Executive Director Koo Dong-hwi.

About 70 people from the government, local governments, hydrogen industry companies, public enterprises, and related organizations attended this event.

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