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- Hyundai Motor participated in a Korea-Japan parliamentary association visit to Japan this week to establish hydrogen partnerships and enhance industry collaboration, according to the Korea Herald.
- The visit includes lawmakers from both countries and hydrogen-related organizations discussing standardization, hydrogen production methods such as ammonia cracking, and improving the competitiveness of hydrogen-related components.
- Lawmakers agreed to push for congressional support to align clean hydrogen certification standards, standardize hydrogen charging technology, and co-develop hydrogen production technologies, the Korea Herald reports.
- Image: Members of the Korea-Japan parliamentary association visit the hydrogen charging station at Tokyo Tower on Monday. (Korea-Japan Parliamentary Association)
Hyundai Motor participated in a Korea-Japan parliamentary association visit to Japan this week, aiming to build partnerships and accelerate hydrogen industry collaboration, the company said, according to the Korea Herald.
The visit, taking place from Monday to Wednesday in Tokyo and Kawasaki, brings together lawmakers from both countries and hydrogen-related organizations, including the Global Green Growth Institute, Korea Hydrogen Alliance, and the Kawasaki City Government. The discussions focus on standardizing hydrogen technology, exploring hydrogen production methods such as ammonia cracking and enhancing the competitiveness of hydrogen-related components, according to the Korean automaker.
The Korea-Japan parliamentary association, which organized the event, emphasized the need for cross-border collaboration in hydrogen development, arguing that individual nations face limitations in constructing a fully integrated hydrogen society. The event includes a visit to a hydrogen charging station at Tokyo Tower, a roundtable on hydrogen energy, a tour of Chiyoda Corp.’s hydrogen facility, and an inspection of the liquefied hydrogen terminal at the Port of Kobe, the Korea Herald reports.
A total of 12 current and former lawmakers from Korea and Japan are attending, including Rep. Joo Ho-young of Korea’s ruling People Power Party, who serves as deputy speaker of the National Assembly, and Yoshihide Suga, Japan’s former prime minister. The lawmakers have agreed to push for congressional support to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the global hydrogen economy.
According to the Korean newspaper, based on discussions from this week’s meetings, lawmakers will formulate concrete measures to align clean hydrogen certification standards, lead hydrogen charging technology standardization, enhance compatibility of hydrogen-related product certifications, and co-develop hydrogen production technologies.
Hyundai Motor stated that the initiative is expected to expedite the establishment of joint legislation, policy development, and regulatory improvements in the hydrogen sector.
“Both Korea and Japan are the countries that have world-leading hydrogen technologies,” a Hyundai Motor official said, as reported by the Korea Herald. “We will actively leverage (the Korean delegation’s visit to Japan) to maximize the synergy between the two countries.”
Hyundai has maintained a long-term commitment to hydrogen development. In November 2024, the company unveiled the Initium, its latest hydrogen fuel cell concept car, as part of its ongoing efforts to commercialize hydrogen mobility solutions.
