Hydrogen Materials and Components Research Association Officially Launched: "Securing Global Competitiveness in Hydrogen Technology"

On the 5th, Kim Jaehong, Chairman of the Hydrogen Materials and Components Research Association (center right), and board members conducted the unveiling ceremony together. Hydrogen Research Association

The Hydrogen Materials and Components Research Association (Chairman Kim Jaehong, hereinafter referred to as the Hydrogen Research Association) announced on March 5 that it held a plaque unveiling ceremony at its office in Seocho-dong, Seoul, marking its official launch.

The ceremony was organized to officially announce the launch of the Hydrogen Research Association to the public, following the completion of its corporate registration after receiving establishment approval from the Ministry of Science and ICT in December of last year.

The Hydrogen Research Association has set its vision as "Securing global competitiveness in hydrogen technology through industry-centered technological innovation." To achieve this, it established four core strategies and ten major projects: ▲ building an industry-led research and development (R&D) network ▲ planning and conducting joint projects and R&D ▲ supporting demonstration and commercialization for hydrogen companies ▲ planning and promoting hydrogen full-cycle implementation projects.

This year, the association plans to expand opportunities for industry-centered technology development participation and focus on establishing a virtuous cycle implementation system.

Notably, the association will establish a "demand-linked R&D project discovery and planning system" based on a database (DB) of corporate demand surveys and priority projects. It also plans to build domestic and international "technology cooperation and performance-sharing platforms" through technology forums and overseas technology delegation programs. Consulting services for standardization and regulatory (licensing) response will also be provided to association members.

Attendees at the ceremony included Kim Jaehong, Chairman of Korea Hydrogen Alliance; Banghee Kim, CEO of JNK Global; Inkyu Park, CEO of JING; Deokjae Lee, CEO of Surimtech; Youngcheol Lee, Vice President of ENERGYN; Yongtae Kim, Executive Director at Hyundai Motor Company; Sangmoon Lee, Vice President of Korea Conformity Laboratories; and Youngmo Koo, Director of Korea Automotive Technology Institute, among the board members.

On the same day, the Hydrogen Research Association held its first board meeting for 2026, where it proposed and approved the enactment of operational regulations and the 2026 operational plan.

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