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South Korea Hosts Major International Energy Events in Busan

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South Korea is set to host several major international energy events in the southeastern city of Busan, including the World Climate Industry Expo (WCE) and the APEC energy ministers' meeting. The WCE will bring together global leaders in the climate and energy sectors under the theme "Energy for AI, and AI for Energy," while the APEC meeting will gather energy chiefs from 21 member economies to discuss global energy security.

Key Takeaways:

  • The World Climate Industry Expo (WCE) will take place from Wednesday to Friday at the BEXCO convention center in Busan, featuring around 540 companies showcasing cutting-edge technologies on renewable energy and carbon neutrality.
  • International Energy Agency (IEA) Secretary General Fatih Birol and officials from global tech giants, including Microsoft, Nvidia, and Google, will participate in global conferences to exchange views on smart energy, artificial intelligence (AI), carbon emission reduction, and other issues.
  • The APEC energy ministers' meeting will be held Wednesday and Thursday at APEC House and Paradise Hotel in Busan, gathering energy chiefs from 21 APEC member economies, including the United States, China, Japan, Australia, Russia, and Malaysia.
  • The 16th Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) meeting and the 10th Mission Innovation (MI) meeting will be held from Monday to Wednesday at BEXCO, focusing on "Energizing Cooperation for a Prosperous Future."
  • South Korea's plan to build high-voltage direct current (HVDC) infrastructure across the nation will be showcased at the WCE.
  • The events aim to exchange views on smart energy, AI, carbon emission reduction, and other issues, and gather energy chiefs to discuss global energy security and respond to soaring electricity demand sparked by the growth of AI and advanced industries.

Statistics:

  • 540 companies will participate in the WCE, showcasing cutting-edge technologies on renewable energy and carbon neutrality.
  • 21 APEC member economies will be represented at the APEC energy ministers' meeting.
  • 3 global conferences will be held as part of the WCE, featuring participants from international organizations, governments, and industries.
  • 2 meetings will take place from Monday to Wednesday at BEXCO: the 16th Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) meeting and the 10th Mission Innovation (MI) meeting.

Sources:

  • Yonhap News Agency, August 25, 2025
  • Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy

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