The Era of the Climate and Energy Ministry, Policy Forum on Energy Transition
Korea’s national strategy for responding to the climate crisis and achieving energy transition is facing an important turning point. Since the inauguration of President Jae-myung Lee, discussions on the establishment of the “Ministry of Climate and Energy” have been in full swing, and its role and vision as the ministry in charge of realizing carbon neutrality in Korea are attracting attention.
Until now, renewable energy policies have faced difficulties in private investment and field expansion due to the lack of consistent strategies, insufficient institutional foundations, and lack of local acceptance. Now, it is urgently required to present clear policy directions, establish an implementation roadmap, and build social consensus for the expansion of renewable energy.
Accordingly, the Energy Transition Forum will hold the “Era of the Climate and Energy Ministry, Policy Forum on Energy Transition” on Friday, June 20, at 10:00 AM at Seminar Room 2, National Assembly Members’ Office Building.
In this forum, experts from various fields, including industry, civil society, academia, and public institutions, will participate in in-depth discussions on the policy vision and implementation strategies that the Ministry of Climate and Energy should pursue, as well as ways of public-private cooperation.
We kindly ask for your interest and active participation.
[Event Overview]
- Date & Time: June 20, 2025 (Fri), 10:00–12:00
- Venue: National Assembly Members’ Office Building, Seminar Room 2 (to be broadcast live on YouTube “Wi Sung-gon TV”)
- Hosted by: Democratic Party of Korea Carbon Neutrality Committee, Energy Transition Forum
- Organized by: Rep. Wi Sung-gon, Energy Transition Forum
- Online Streaming Link: https://youtu.be/YVXDn_0J-Mc
[How to Attend]
*For on-site participation, please make sure to bring an ID for entry procedures at the National Assembly.
*Parking is not available. We recommend using public transportation: Subway Line 9, National Assembly Station (Exit 1, 5-minute walk).
[Program Schedule]
Time / Schedule
| Program
|
10:00-10:20
| Greetings and Photo Session
|
10:20- 10:40
| Presentation: Policy Proposals for Renewable Energy for a Sustainable Korea (Soon-jin Yoon, Professor, Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Seoul National University; Co-Chair, Energy Transition Forum) |
10:40-11:50
| Discussion *Moderator: Sung-jin Lim, Professor, Jeonju University (Co-Chair, Energy Transition Forum) Discussant 1: Kwang-hoon Seok, Senior Expert, Energy Transition Forum Discussant 2: Jong-kyu Kim, CEO, 60Hertz Discussant 3: Jong-seo Choi, Executive Director, Korea Battery Industry Association Discussant 4: Da-ul Jang, CEO, Ocean Energy Pathway Discussant 5: Yoo-jin Lee, Director, Green Transition Research Institute Discussant 6: Jae-yeol Yoo, Executive Vice President, Hanwha Solutions Discussant 7: Jong-an Kim, Chairman, Regional Agricultural Network Cooperative Association Discussant 8: Representative, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy |
11:50-12:00
| Q&A and Closing |
*Please note that the order of events and timing may be adjusted.
[Inquiries]
Energy Transition Forum Secretariat
info@energytransitionkorea.org / 02-2633-1418
The Era of the Climate and Energy Ministry, Policy Forum on Energy Transition
Korea’s national strategy for responding to the climate crisis and achieving energy transition is facing an important turning point. Since the inauguration of President Jae-myung Lee, discussions on the establishment of the “Ministry of Climate and Energy” have been in full swing, and its role and vision as the ministry in charge of realizing carbon neutrality in Korea are attracting attention.
Until now, renewable energy policies have faced difficulties in private investment and field expansion due to the lack of consistent strategies, insufficient institutional foundations, and lack of local acceptance. Now, it is urgently required to present clear policy directions, establish an implementation roadmap, and build social consensus for the expansion of renewable energy.
Accordingly, the Energy Transition Forum will hold the “Era of the Climate and Energy Ministry, Policy Forum on Energy Transition” on Friday, June 20, at 10:00 AM at Seminar Room 2, National Assembly Members’ Office Building.
In this forum, experts from various fields, including industry, civil society, academia, and public institutions, will participate in in-depth discussions on the policy vision and implementation strategies that the Ministry of Climate and Energy should pursue, as well as ways of public-private cooperation.
We kindly ask for your interest and active participation.
[Event Overview]
[How to Attend]
*For on-site participation, please make sure to bring an ID for entry procedures at the National Assembly.
*Parking is not available. We recommend using public transportation: Subway Line 9, National Assembly Station (Exit 1, 5-minute walk).
[Program Schedule]
10:00-10:20
Presentation: Policy Proposals for Renewable Energy for a Sustainable Korea
(Soon-jin Yoon, Professor, Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Seoul National University; Co-Chair, Energy Transition Forum)
Discussion
*Moderator: Sung-jin Lim, Professor, Jeonju University (Co-Chair, Energy Transition Forum)
Discussant 1: Kwang-hoon Seok, Senior Expert, Energy Transition Forum
Discussant 2: Jong-kyu Kim, CEO, 60Hertz
Discussant 3: Jong-seo Choi, Executive Director, Korea Battery Industry Association
Discussant 4: Da-ul Jang, CEO, Ocean Energy Pathway
Discussant 5: Yoo-jin Lee, Director, Green Transition Research Institute
Discussant 6: Jae-yeol Yoo, Executive Vice President, Hanwha Solutions
Discussant 7: Jong-an Kim, Chairman, Regional Agricultural Network Cooperative Association
Discussant 8: Representative, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy
*Please note that the order of events and timing may be adjusted.
[Inquiries]
Energy Transition Forum Secretariat
info@energytransitionkorea.org / 02-2633-1418