Korea-Japan Join Forces for Hydrogen Growth

2025-03-10 technology

Tokyo, Monday, 10 March 2025.
In Tokyo, Korea and Japan took steps to boost hydrogen tech collaboration, vital for future green energy solutions. GGGI led the charge with its ambitious Hydrogen to Green Growth (H2G) Initiative.

High-Level Dialogue

The groundbreaking meeting brought together influential figures from both nations, including former Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and Korea-Japan Parliament Federation Chairman Joo Ho-young [4]. GGGI’s Director-General Sang-Hyup Kim joined the proceedings to champion the innovative H2G Initiative, marking a significant step in cross-border hydrogen cooperation [1].

Industry Leaders Take Action

Hyundai Motor demonstrated its commitment by sending Executive Vice President Lee Hang-soo and Senior Vice President Shin Seung-kyu to participate in the discussions [7]. The delegation, comprising five Korean lawmakers and seven Japanese parliamentarians, agreed to collaborate on crucial areas including international hydrogen technology standards and joint hydrogen production technologies [5].

Practical Steps Forward

The three-day program included visits to cutting-edge hydrogen facilities, with delegates touring the Tokyo Tower hydrogen charging station and the advanced liquefied hydrogen terminal at Kobe Port [4]. Both nations committed to establishing dedicated hydrogen forums in their respective parliaments, aiming to streamline policies and regulations for the emerging hydrogen economy [4][5].

Future Outlook

The partnership sets a clear path for bilateral cooperation in hydrogen development. As stated by a Hyundai Motor representative, this collaboration will ‘maximize mutual synergy’ between the two nations [5]. The initiative aligns with both countries’ ambitious goals for carbon neutrality, with Korea particularly investing heavily in positioning itself as a leader in hydrogen technology [1].

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