National Assembly Hydrogen Economy Forum to Hold Policy Meeting with Hydrogen-Specialized Agencies

The National Assembly Hydrogen Economy Forum, a parliamentary research group dedicated to promoting the hydrogen economy (co-chaired by Representatives Lee Jongbae and Jung Taeho, with research leads Kim Yongtae, Kim Sohee, Lee Jungmoon, and Ahn Hoyoung), announced on the 25th that it will hold a meeting with the heads of the five major hydrogen-specialized agencies on the 28th.

This meeting has been organized to explore the role of the National Assembly and the legislative support system needed to ensure the continuity and expansion of hydrogen economy policies ahead of the new administration's inauguration. The discussion will focus on establishing and strengthening the foundation of the domestic hydrogen industry ecosystem, as well as strategies for responding to climate change.

The meeting will be attended by the heads of the five agencies designated as hydrogen-specialized institutions under the "Act on the Promotion of the Hydrogen Economy and Hydrogen Safety Management": Korea Hydrogen Alliance and Korea Institute of Energy Technology Evaluation and Planning (Promotion), Korea Gas Corporation and Korea Petroleum Quality & Distribution Authority (Distribution), and Korea Gas Safety Corporation (Safety). They are expected to propose legislative and regulatory improvements, as well as policy support directions.

The National Assembly Hydrogen Economy Forum previously held a meeting with the hydrogen industry in November last year and, in January of this year, proposed the enactment of the "Hydrogen and Hydrogen Compounds Business Act."

Co-chair Lee Jongbae stated, "The hydrogen economy is the cornerstone of the national energy strategy and a key driver of future growth industries. The forum has focused on laying the foundation for the hydrogen industry, and we will continue to provide institutional and financial support in close cooperation with the new administration."

Co-chair Jung Taeho commented, "The hydrogen economy is the solution that can simultaneously address the dual challenges of responding to the climate crisis and driving industrial innovation. We will focus on translating the voices from the field into policy and achieving tangible changes and results through bipartisan cooperation."

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