South Korea and Vietnam are enhancing their cooperation in the energy sector, focusing on power grids, renewable energy, and nuclear power.
The Ministry of Climate Energy and Environment announced that Minister Kim Sung-hwan will meet with Vietnam's Minister of Industry and Trade, Le Manh Hung, on the morning of August 27 at the Government Complex in Seoul to discuss specific implementation plans for energy cooperation between the two countries.
This meeting is a follow-up to diplomatic discussions held in April of this year.
Recently, Vietnam has been expanding its power generation facilities and transmission and distribution networks to meet the rising electricity demand driven by rapid economic growth and industrialization. The importance of building stable power infrastructure to support reliable electricity supply and energy transition is also increasing.
During the meeting, Minister Kim is expected to explore the potential for joint projects in power infrastructure based on South Korea's extensive experience in building and operating power grids.
The two countries will also discuss ways to expand cooperation in the renewable energy sector. They plan to broaden the scope of exchanges to include policies, regulations, and industrial sectors related to renewable energy.
In the nuclear power sector, they will discuss cooperation possibilities throughout the entire nuclear power cycle, including development, operation, and workforce training. There is growing interest in how South Korea's experience in nuclear power construction and operation can be utilized in Vietnam's future nuclear development efforts.
The government will also support domestic companies entering the Vietnamese energy market. The Ministry of Climate Energy and Environment plans to request ongoing attention and support from the Vietnamese government to ensure that South Korean companies operating locally can carry out their projects smoothly.
Minister Kim stated, "Vietnam is our comprehensive strategic partner and a key energy cooperation country in the ASEAN region. Based on the foundation established through our diplomatic discussions in April, we will work to achieve tangible results that contribute to successful energy transitions and stable electricity supply for both countries."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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