Daewoo Engineering & Construction Chairman Jung Won-joo met with Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Le Minh Khai during the minister's visit to South Korea, expressing the company's interest in participating in energy projects, including nuclear power and LNG terminals.
On August 26, Jung discussed cooperation on Vietnam's nuclear power and energy infrastructure projects with Minister Le during their meeting in Seoul. The Vietnamese delegation, including officials from the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Vietnam Oil and Gas Group, visited South Korea from August 26 to 28 to attend the Korea-Vietnam Industrial Joint Committee and hold meetings with relevant ministries. Daewoo was the only domestic construction company to meet with the delegation.
Jung stated, “Daewoo Engineering & Construction has been involved in various projects in Vietnam for over 30 years, growing alongside the local economy. We aim to contribute significantly to the expansion of Vietnam's nuclear power and energy infrastructure through localization.”
He also noted, “Daewoo is participating as the main contractor in the Czech Dukovany nuclear power project. If we engage in Vietnam's nuclear power projects, we will not only handle construction but also share our nuclear construction technology and experience, supporting the enhancement of local companies' technical and quality capabilities.”
Daewoo plans to establish a foundation for localization in the nuclear sector through local workforce training, technological cooperation, and the development of local supply chains.
Meanwhile, as construction companies expand their overseas projects from simple construction to energy infrastructure sectors like nuclear power and LNG, Vietnam is emerging as a strategic hub for Daewoo in Southeast Asia.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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