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Electric Vehicle Battery

Korean Companies Focusing on All-Solid-State Battery Development

South Korean electric vehicle battery manufacturers are increasing their efforts to start the mass production of all-solid-state batteries as early as possible.

South Korea

South Korean President Visits UAE, Showcasing Deep Ties

The president of South Korea has reached a preliminary multibillion-dollar deal to sell Seoul’s surface-to-air missiles to Abu Dhabi and pledged deeper coopera…

Electric Car

Apple Likely to Partner with Korean Automotive Electronics Companies

Apple is planning to accelerate Apple Car development this year and multiple South Korean auto parts manufacturers are expected to join the development.

Liquid Hydrogen

South Korean Consortium Gains Approval in Principle for Liquid Hydrogen Tank for Ships

South Korea continues to pave the way forward for hydrogen implementation into shipping with a consortium of industry leaders gaining an approval in principle t…

Electric Car

Korean and Chinese EV Battery Makers Likely to Collaborate

The South Korean government is planning to apply zero tariffs to battery materials this year.

Market Analysis

Hydrogen Expected to Become Biggest Energy Source in Korea in 2050

The South Korean government has decided to turn hydrogen into South Korea’s biggest energy source by 2050.

Natural Gas

Korea Gas' Oct LNG Sales Rise 16% on year Amid Nuclear Maintenance, Energy Transition

South Korean state-owned Korea Gas Corp.'s LNG sales rose 15.8% year on year to 2.655 million mt in October, a company official said Nov. 18, driven by the shut…

Energy Storage Battery

China's Easpring, SK to Develop Overseas CAM Projects

Major Chinese lithium cathode material manufacturer Beijing Easpring Material Technology has formed a partnership with key South Korean lithium-ion battery prod…

Coal-Fired Power Plants

South Korean Power Companies to Go Coal-free by 2050

The seven state-run power companies of South Korea made a joint statement on Nov. 10 that they would completely stop coal-based power generation by 2050 in orde…

Energy Investment

KKR Invests $2bn in South Korean Energy Company SK E&S

Global investment firm KKR has invested KRW2.4trn, on behalf of its Asia Pacific infrastructure fund in South Korean energy company SK E&S.

Hydrogen Project

Australia, South Korea Partner on Hydrogen Technology

The Australian and South Korean governments have agreed to work together on technology to increase the use of hydrogen produced from renewable sources, as part …

Coal Production

Asia-Pacific Coal Shortages Boost NE Asian Prices

The South Korean coal market extended gains this week on the back of spiralling global seaborne prices and tight availability exacerbated by heavy rainfall acro…

Coal Trade

Posco Sells Out of Australian Coal Project

South Korean steel producer Posco has put the land for its failed 3mn t/yr Hume coal project in the NSW Southern Highlands and associated rail link to Port Kemb…

Coal Price

Asia-Pacific Coal Market Strength Lifts NE Asian Prices

The South Korean coal market rebounded sharply this week owing to strength in the Asia-Pacific commodity complex, but despite a weaker domestic demand outlook.

Offshore Wind Power

Doosan Heavy Supplying 25-ton Somponents for Offshore Wind Installation Vessels

Power generation equipment, manufacturing and contracting firm Doosan Heavy Industries will supply key installation support components for offshore wind project…