Minister Lee Chang-yang of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and Anna Moskwa, Minister of Climate and Environment of Poland, held a signing ceremony for the "Korea-Poland Energy Cooperation MOU" on the 30th (local time) in the conference room of the Ministry of Climate and Environment in Warsaw, Poland. The MOU covers cooperation on "clean energy sources including hydrogen, peaceful use of nuclear energy, e-mobility, batteries and energy storage systems, energy efficiency and smart grids, and the establishment of an energy joint committee."
[Asia Economy Sejong=Reporter Dongwoo Lee] Minister Lee Chang-yang of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy led numerous business agreements between companies of the two countries through 'nuclear power plant sales' in Poland following his visit to the Czech Republic.
According to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy on the 1st, Minister Lee visited Poland the previous day and met with Anna Moskwa, Minister of Climate and Environment, and Ryszard Terlecki, Deputy Speaker of the Sejm, to discuss comprehensive cooperation plans between the two countries in fields such as nuclear power, defense industry, and advanced industries.
Minister Lee led 'Team Korea,' including related ministries such as the Defense Acquisition Program Administration, Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power, KEPCO Engineering & Construction Company, KEPCO Nuclear Fuel, KEPCO KPS, Doosan Enerbility, and Daewoo Engineering & Construction, on his visit to Poland.
During the meeting with Minister Moskwa, Minister Lee explained the excellence and safety of Korean nuclear power plants and expressed hope that nuclear cooperation between the two countries would advance based on the business proposal submitted by KHNP in April.
Poland announced a plan to build six nuclear power plants by 2043 through its '2040 Energy Strategy' last February. It aims to decide the reactor type within this year and start construction in 2026.
After the meeting, the two ministers signed the Korea-Poland Energy Cooperation MOU to strengthen cooperation across the entire energy sector, including nuclear power, hydrogen, and e-mobility, and agreed to hold regular Korea-Poland joint energy committee meetings for close consultations between the two governments.
Additionally, Minister Lee explained to Deputy Speaker Terlecki that Korean nuclear power can contribute to securing Poland's energy security and requested parliamentary interest and support.
In particular, they agreed to hold regular joint energy committee meetings between the two governments for close consultations.
Minister Lee also met with Deputy Speaker Terlecki, explaining that Korean nuclear power can contribute to Poland's energy security and requesting parliamentary-level interest and support.
After the meeting, an event titled 'Night of Korean Nuclear Power and Advanced Industries' was held with the participation of nuclear power company officials from both countries. Six Korean companies including KHNP and nine Polish companies signed nine MOUs for cooperation in the nuclear power sector. On the same day, Minister Lee is scheduled to meet with Budka, Poland's Minister of Economic Development and Technology, to discuss industrial cooperation agendas such as batteries, natural gas, and infrastructure.
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