The Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme (NGH2P) this week took part in a high-level policy forum on strengthening the green hydrogen value chain, held at the National Assembly Experience Centre in Seoul, South Korea.
The event, co-hosted by the National Assembly of South Korea and the Jeju Special Self-Governing Province in partnership with the Korea Hydrogen Alliance, brought together lawmakers, industry leaders, and international partners to advance global strategies for clean energy cooperation.
The forum centred on South Korea’s ambitions to strengthen its full-cycle green hydrogen ecosystem, deepen international collaboration, and secure global competitiveness in the hydrogen market.
While in South Korea to present on Namibia’s green hydrogen ambitions, Jona Musheko manager for external affairs and communications of the Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme (NGH2P) said the delegation toured key renewable energy sites, including large-scale wind turbines, energy storage systems, and hydrogen applications.
At one site, a 2,000-kilowatt wind turbine equivalent to two megawatts of electricity production. Such technology mirrors Namibia’s plans to establish over 600 wind turbines in areas such as Lüderitz if projects like Hyphen Hydrogen Energy reach full implementation.
Beyond generation, the visit highlighted the importance of continuous technical maintenance and skilled manpower to sustain such infrastructure.
“The delegation also toured an energy storage system with a total capacity of 80 megawatts, where electricity from wind turbines is stored in batteries manufactured by LG, one of South Korea’s leading technology companies. The storage facility demonstrated how local industries play an active role in strengthening the renewable energy value chain,” he said.
He added that, LG, which participated in the high-level green hydrogen policy forum alongside parliamentarians and industry leaders, showcased its contributions to advancing both storage technologies and downstream applications.
The tour further revealed the end-use side of the value chain, where renewable energy powers households and emerging technologies such as electric vehicles. Officials noted that this complete cycle from production, to storage, to consumption offers a practical model for Namibia as it works to integrate green hydrogen into its energy mix.
Key presentations included Kwon Hyun-chul, Director of the Hydrogen Industry Division at Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, who spoke on the country’s hydrogen industry development and international cooperation strategies.
Han Seung-kwan, chief executiveof Modadrung, highlighted Africa’s vision and potential as a partner in hydrogen, while Jeong Ki-seok, Managing Director of Samsung C&T, addressed global cooperation and business opportunities in the sector.
Speaking on the sidelines, Han Seung-kwan, Brand Ambassador of Jeju Province, praised Namibia’s participation.
“This forum was a significant opportunity to promote Namibia at a dedicated, high-level event focused on green hydrogen. Korea is home to global corporations such as Samsung, LG, Hyundai-Kia, SK, and Doosan strategic partners with which Namibia should deepen cooperation. Moreover, both countries share a history of colonisation, creating the basis for empathetic and friendly collaboration,” he said.
Han further emphasized the importance of establishing a Namibian embassy in Korea to strengthen bilateral ties, noting that with the National Assembly at the heart of Korea’s governance, the event underscored Seoul’s readiness to advance partnerships with Namibia.
South Korean leaders also reaffirmed hydrogen’s central role in driving industrial innovation and responding to climate change. Representative Lee Jong-bae described hydrogen as “a foundation for industrial innovation,” while Representative Jeong Tae-ho stressed that “the hydrogen economy is a necessity to respond to the climate crisis.”
Jeju Governor Oh Young-hoon highlighted Jeju Province’s pioneering role as Korea’s first full-cycle green hydrogen demonstration hub, underscoring the province’s leadership in clean energy transformation.