Hydrogen Energy News: South Korea Turns to Hydrogen for Long-Term Energy Security

South Korea’s reliance on imported energy reached 93.7% in 2024, according to the Korea Energy Economics Institute, driving fresh interest in hydrogen energy news as a way to diversify supply chains and strengthen resilience.

The East Asian nation industrialized rapidly without significant domestic fossil-fuel resources, leaving it exposed to global oil, gas and coal markets. Interruptions in shipping lanes or price spikes can quickly ripple through electricity costs and manufacturing competitiveness, underscoring the need for new diversification strategies.

A separate statistical review from the Korea Energy Economics Institute cited a 93.4% foreign-energy-dependence rate for 2024 in its Energy Statistics Yearbook, reflecting slightly different definitions. The institute’s indicator includes nuclear power alongside fossil fuels, highlighting the importance of understanding methodology and publication timing when interpreting these high shares.

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