South Korea hosts largest offshore wind power supply chain conference in Yeosu

South Korea's offshore wind power sector is gathering in Yeosu for its largest specialized event, the "2026 Offshore Wind Power Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition." Held at the Yeosu Expo Convention Center, the conference aims to bolster the domestic industry's global competitiveness and foster a unique supply chain, particularly as the "Offshore Wind Power Special Act" is set to be implemented.

Co-hosted by the Korea Wind Energy Association and the Jeollanam-do provincial government, the exhibition features 102 booths from 73 companies. These participants include domestic Korean firms as well as leading international players from countries like the United Kingdom, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Spain, all active in the offshore wind sector.

The event has attracted over 2,000 attendees, including industry professionals, developers, manufacturers, and researchers from both domestic and international spheres. Discussions will focus on crucial topics such as wind power policy, supply chain establishment, and global market entry strategies. Seminars will delve into manufacturing technologies for offshore wind structures, turbine development, and policy directions, with provisions made to support practical technological exchanges.

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The offshore wind power industry can only achieve sustainable growth when developers, supply chain companies, the government, local authorities, and research institutions cooperate closely.

Looking ahead, a policy meeting with industry leaders, chaired by the Prime Minister, is scheduled for June 17. This session will focus on identifying and resolving challenges faced by the offshore wind sector. Additionally, presentations will cover offshore wind policies and supply chain strategies from key countries like Scotland, the UK, and Denmark, alongside examples of port and logistics operations.

Kim Kang-hak, chairman of the Korea Wind Energy Association, emphasized the necessity of close collaboration among developers, supply chain companies, government, local authorities, and research institutions for sustainable growth. He expressed hope that the event would serve as a vital platform for sharing practical information and discovering new business opportunities for all participants.

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We hope this event becomes a forum for domestic and international industry professionals to gather, share practical information, and discover new business opportunities.