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(K-GX International Week) K-GX and Green Steel Transition: Creating Markets through the Automotive Sector

Name: (K-GX International Week) K-GX and Green Steel Transition: Creating Markets through the Automotive Sector
Start: 2026-04-21T16:00:00.000+09:00
End: 2026-04-21T18:00:00.000+09:00
Location: UTOP Marina Hotel & Resort

Asia Climate Solutions

UTOP Marina Hotel & Resort

Yeosu, Jeollanam-do

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About Event

This event aims to discuss policy directions to accelerate South Korea's transition to green steel within the framework of the K-Green Transformation (K-GX) strategy and against the backdrop of several global developments, including the introduction and expansion of the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (EU CBAM), growing procurement requirements for green steel as part of corporate supply-chain decarbonization strategies, and expanding climate disclosure requirements.

In particular, the discussion will explore policy approaches to create an early market for green steel by engaging major steel-consuming industries, including the automotive sector. It will also examine ways to address potential market challenges, such as the green premium, while considering how the K-GX strategy can effectively link technological transition with demand creation.

Session Language

Simultaneous interpretation will be provided to and from English and Korean.

Session Agenda

16:00-16:15 (’15) [Networking]

16:15-16:20 (’05) [Introduction]

16:20-16:35 (’15) [Presentation 1]: Global Policy Trends to Stimulate Demand for Green Steel | Juna Hwang, Program Officer, SFOC

16:35-16:50 (’15) [Presentation 2]: The Role of Corporates in Supply Chain Decarbonization amid Expanding Global Climate Regulations | Daehyun Cho, Korea Program Manager, AIGCC

16:50-17:05 (’15) [Presentation 3]: Net Zero Standards for Decarbonizing the Automotive Industry and Corporate Engagement Pathways | Jihyun Kim, Asia Market Entry Manager, SBTi

17:05-17:45 (’40) [Panel Discussion] Driving Green Steel Demand through K-GX

Moderator: Heather Lee, Team Lead, SFOC
Park, Pankyu, Director, Ministry of Climate, Energy, and Environment(MCEE) Decarbonized Green Transport Innovation Division
Song, Seokwon, Deputy Director, Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Resources(MOTIR) Metals & Ceramics Division
Nam, Jung-Im, Head of Department, Korea Iron & Steel Association
Kim, Taehan, Chief Operation Officer, Korea Sustainability Investing Forum (KoSIF)
Erik GOTO, Researcher, Renewable Energy Institute (REI)

17:45-17:55 (’10) [Q&A]

17:55-18:00 (’05) [Closing Remarks]

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