South Korean Hydrogen Industry Urges Local Election Candidates to Fund Hydrogen Economy Pledges

Six major hydrogen organizations in South Korea have issued a joint statement welcoming pledges from local election candidates to expand the hydrogen economy. The groups are calling for concrete action plans and budget allocations to support clean hydrogen ecosystems, hydrogen-based steelmaking, and expanded mobility infrastructure. Industry leaders emphasize that local government execution is critical for decarbonizing heavy industries like petrochemicals and power generation. They are pushing for institutional support to overcome recent management difficulties and accelerate the transition to a low carbon economy.