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Honam Semiconductor Cluster Tenant Agreements Miss October Deadline
Honam Semiconductor Cluster Tenant Agreements Miss October Deadline Infrastructure Delays Highlight Rhetoric-Reality Gap; TSMCs Japan Plant Offers Timely Contrast
KEPCO President Advocates Electricity Rate Hikes to Address Deficits
KEPCO President Advocates Electricity Rate Hikes to Address Deficits Cautions against further industrial rate increases as accumulated shortfalls near resolution
KEPCO's 55 Trillion Investment Jeopardized by Fuel Costs, Frozen Rates
KEPCOs 55 Trillion Investment Jeopardized by Fuel Costs, Frozen Rates Rising fuel costs and frozen electricity rates threaten KEPCOs power grid expansion for semiconductor and AI data centers
South Korea Needs Triple Nuclear Workforce by 2034 Amid Global Renaissance
Exclusive: South Korea Needs Triple Nuclear Workforce by 2034 Amid Global Renaissance Design personnel shortage threatens domestic mega-projects and U.S. reactor exports as training bottlenecks persist
KEPCO Wins European Talent Development Award for Second Consecutive Year
KEPCO Wins European Talent Development Award for Second Consecutive Year First South Korean Company to Achieve Back-to-Back Honors in Talent Development
Industry Minister Pushes 52-Hour Workweek Exceptions in Mega Special Zone Act
Industry Minister Pushes 52-Hour Workweek Exceptions in Mega Special Zone Act Businesses seek R&D flexibility, labor warns of long hours as ruling party weighs competing bills
Industry Minister Advocates Labor Exceptions in Mega Special Zone Act
Industry Minister Advocates Labor Exceptions in Mega Special Zone Act Kim Jung-kwan urges inclusion of 52-hour workweek exemptions amid legislative debates
South Korea overtakes Japan in global export rankings
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South Korea Overtakes Japan, Enters Global Top 5 Exporters
South Korea Overtakes Japan, Enters Global Top 5 Exporters Semiconductor Surge Drives 48% Export Growth, Propelling Country Past Traditional Rivals Th
Government's Korea Gas, Korea National Oil Merger Plan Lacks Consultation
Governments Korea Gas, Korea National Oil Merger Plan Lacks Consultation Presidents of Korea Gas, Korea National Oil Corporations Question Merger Benefits, Financial Risks
Solar Operator's 800M Won Investment Stalls Over Grid Capacity
Solar Operators 800M Won Investment Stalls Over Grid Capacity Constitutional appeal targets grid info delays causing financial losses from uncoordinated permits
South Korea to Launch 'Korean CES' via Exhibition Consolidation
South Korea to Launch Korean CES via Exhibition Consolidation Government plans to consolidate five tech exhibitions into Korean CES by 2029, integrating tourism and K-culture
Heat Pump Expansion Faces 8 GW Power Shortfall by 2035
Exclusive: Heat Pump Expansion Faces 8 GW Power Shortfall by 2035 3.5 million heat pumps require power equivalent to six nuclear reactors, but winter-night demand and renewable limitations complicate carbon reduction goals
Ministry Task Force Fails to Cut Superficial Tasks
Ministry Task Force Fails to Cut Superficial Tasks Vacant Leadership, National Assembly Demands Stall Efforts to Eliminate Indefinite Waiting for Officials
Start Discussions on Private Nuclear Power
Start Discussions on Private Nuclear Power Journalists View Industry urges private nuclear power for AI, semiconductor energy needs as government weighs public concerns
US Tech Giants Secure Nuclear Power via Long-Term Deals
US Tech Giants Secure Nuclear Power via Long-Term Deals AI Data Center Demand Spurs US Tech Nuclear Investments; South Korea Urged to Explore Corporate Contract Models
Alaska LNG investment in review, South Korea clarifies
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South Korea Clarifies Alaska LNG Project in Review, Not Confirmed Investment
South Korea Clarifies Alaska LNG Project in Review, Not Confirmed Investment Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan expressed regret over U.S. claims exceeding agreement, citing commercial viability concerns and project hurdles
South Korea's Korean-Designed Reactors to Enter U.S. Market
South Koreas Korean-Designed Reactors to Enter U.S. Market Korea-U.S. Nuclear Framework: $120B Investment for Eight Reactors, Including Two APR1400 Units
Trump's Alaska LNG investment; South Korea demands feasibility
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Trump Unveils $54 Billion Korean Investment in Alaska LNG
Trump Unveils $54 Billion Korean Investment in Alaska LNG South Korea Insists on Commercial Viability Before Committing Funds President Donald Trump a
Trump unveils $54 billion Korean investment in Alaska LNG
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Government Takes Credit, Highway Corporation Absorbs Costs
Government Takes Credit, Highway Corporation Absorbs Costs 6 Billion Won Burden Shifted Amid Market Disruption from Chuseok Discount Policy The Chuseo
South Korea to Add 52GW Renewable Capacity via Grid Rule Revisions
South Korea to Add 52GW Renewable Capacity via Grid Rule Revisions Honam projects resume in 2027; experts urge output control, ESS verification The go
POSCO Proposes First Domestic Private Nuclear Power Plant
Exclusive: POSCO Proposes First Domestic Private Nuclear Power Plant Steelmaker seeks government approval to invest in nuclear energy, including SMRs, to secure stable power for hydrogen-based steel production
AI Power Demand Sparks Global Debate Over Grid Cost Burden
AI Power Demand Sparks Global Debate Over Grid Cost Burden U.S. and Australia Shift Costs to Data Centers as South Korea Faces KEPCO Debt Crisis As ar
AI Power Costs Spark Global Fairness Dilemma
AI Power Costs Spark Global Fairness Dilemma U.S., Australia shield households; South Korea faces KEPCO debt in balancing corporate, citizen costs As
Electricity Plan Delayed Over Nuclear Deliberation
Electricity Plan Delayed Over Nuclear Deliberation Government Postpones Mid-Term Plan Until Year-End Despite Semiconductor Lightning War Pledge The go
Chuseok Daytime EV Charging Discounts Use Renewable Surplus
Chuseok Daytime EV Charging Discounts Use Renewable Surplus Public charger fees halved; 19 mobile units deployed at rest areas during Chuseok Electric
South Korean Officials Fear Legal Risks in U.S. Investment Negotiations
South Korean Officials Fear Legal Risks in U.S. Investment Negotiations Bureaucrats face scrutiny over $200B projects amid post-audit political risks
South Korea-U.S. $200 Billion MOU Delayed Over Nuclear Reactor Dispute
Exclusive: South Korea-U.S. $200 Billion MOU Delayed Over Nuclear Reactor Dispute Korean reactor inclusion, Westinghouse equity, Texas power guarantees stall energy deal
Government Supports Solar Income for Villages Near Power Lines
Government Supports Solar Income for Villages Near Power Lines Solar Funding Replaces One-Time Payments, Cutting Towers 47% and Expanding Underground Cabling
South Korea Struggles to Secure Non-Middle Eastern Crude at Premium Prices
South Korea Struggles to Secure Non-Middle Eastern Crude at Premium Prices Freight costs surge, U.S. export focus limit alternatives as South Korea risks early 2025 shortages
Oil Prices Surge as Global Safety Buffers Crumble
Oil Prices Surge as Global Safety Buffers Crumble Depleting reserves, surging Chinese imports, and disrupted routes strain global oil supply Internati
Ambatovy mine loss sparks responsibility clash between ministry and KOMIR
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Ministry, KOMIR Clash Over Madagascar Mine Loss
Exclusive: Ministry, KOMIR Clash Over Madagascar Mine Loss 2 Trillion Won Loss Reignites Debate on Responsibility in Overseas Resource Projects Sumito
KEPCO Accelerates HVDC Localization, Begins Demonstration Projects
KEPCO Accelerates HVDC Localization, Begins Demonstration Projects KEPCO reduces foreign reliance, accelerates grid expansion via domestic HVDC technology development
South Korea’s First Voluntary Substation Hosted by Gochang Village
South Koreas First Voluntary Substation Hosted by Gochang Village Residents Embrace Infrastructure to Attract Businesses and Reverse Decline On the 7t
Global Crackdown on Phantom Power Demand from Data Centers
Global Crackdown on Phantom Power Demand from Data Centers UK, Texas, South Korea curb speculative applications with deposits, fees, phased screening
Global Power Authorities Scrutinize Phantom Data Demand
Global Power Authorities Scrutinize Phantom Data Demand Countries Use Deposits, Proof Requirements, Grading to Verify Power Demand As the artificial i
No Less Favorable Tariff Treatment Than Competitors
Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan: No Less Favorable Tariff Treatment Than Competitors South Korea upholds last years agreement ensuring tariff terms comparable to Taiwan amid U.S. tariff expansion concerns
U.S. Companies Invest $2 Billion in South Korea's Semiconductors, Wind
U.S. Companies Invest $2 Billion in South Koreas Semiconductors, Wind Investment Targets Advanced Materials, Equipment and Offshore Power Projects Fou
Five Power Companies to Merge After 25 Years
Five Power Companies to Merge After 25 Years Government consolidates energy sector, integrates oil-gas firms, liquidates coal corporation The governme
Semiconductor Exports Reach Fifth Monthly Record on AI Demand
Semiconductor Exports Reach Fifth Monthly Record on AI Demand August shipments surge 209% to $46.65 billion, driven by cloud investments and AI infrastructure growth
South Korea's Semiconductor Exports Hit Fifth Monthly Record
South Koreas Semiconductor Exports Hit Fifth Monthly Record AI-driven semiconductor exports surge 209% to $46.65 billion, fifth monthly record South K
Nine Doosan Enerbility Employees Return Safely from Nepal Flood
Nine Doosan Enerbility Employees Return Safely from Nepal Flood Site manager remains in Nepal to aid search for six missing colleagues Nine out of 10
U.S. Considers Tariffs on South Korean Semiconductors
U.S. Considers Tariffs on South Korean Semiconductors Trump administration reviews tariffs on finished semiconductor products to pressure domestic investment
U.S. Demands $5.2 Billion Texas Project Cost Increase
U.S. Demands $5.2 Billion Texas Project Cost Increase South Korea Questions Justification, Calls for Detailed Data on Water Supply Issues The United S
Offshore Wind Industry and Defense Ministry Collaborate
Offshore Wind Industry and Defense Ministry Collaborate Partnership seeks to resolve military review hurdles for 2030 eightfold capacity target The Ko
Government to Build 124GW Solar Facilities on Land Twice Seoul's Size
Government to Build 124GW Solar Facilities on Land Twice Seouls Size Critics Highlight Insufficient Grid Expansion Plans Amid Renewable Energy Ambitions
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