Since 2012, Jeju province has been promoting an energy transition policy called ‘Carbon Free Island’, achieving the highest renewable energy generation rate of 19.1% (as of 2022) and the highest electric vehicle supply rate of 8.3% (34,460 units, as of April 2023) in the country. Based on these achievements, in September last year, Jeju province announced a plan to build a green hydrogen global hub, providing a national direction in the transition to carbon-neutral energy.
Based on the discussion results, the 18th Jeju Forum session on ‘Challenges and prospects for creating a sustainable green hydrogen ecosystem’ will lay the foundation for policy support and revitalization of the green hydrogen sector. It will also establish a network for exchanges with leading green hydrogen cities for carbon neutrality in 2050 and serve as a platform for Jeju Island to demonstrate global leadership as a green hydrogen global hub.