South Korea's National Assembly committee has passed a special act to support regions affected by the closure of coal-fired power plants. The law prioritizes replacing these plants with carbon-free energy industries, including clean hydrogen and small modular reactors, to prevent regional economic collapse. The legislation also allows the government to designate certain coal plants as security power sources if grid stability is at risk. It introduces mandatory employment protections for workers and establishes regional transition councils to manage the shift to low-carbon power.
