KGS and KATECH Partner to Advance Hydrogen Safety and Carbon-Neutral Mobility

9. October 2025

On the 19th, the Korea Gas Safety Corporation (KGS) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Korea Automotive Technology Institute (KATECH) to promote carbon neutrality and support the growth of the hydrogen economy. This partnership aims to strengthen both institutions’ capabilities—KGS in hydrogen safety management and KATECH in future mobility technologies—by combining their independently developed expertise to enhance the safety and reliability of the rapidly expanding hydrogen sector. Products and components used in hydrogen related systems usually require KGS certification in order to be approved for import and sale in Korea.

The agreement outlines a commitment to collaborate on technologies that support eco-friendly mobility and infrastructure, as well as initiatives to assist domestic companies entering international markets by providing access to testing and equipment resources. KGS plans to deepen its collaboration with KATECH through joint R&D projects and participation in government-led research initiatives, contributing to safer hydrogen applications and accelerating the transition toward a sustainable energy society. KGS President Park Kyung-guk emphasized during the signing ceremony that hydrogen is a core energy source for the carbon-neutral era, and securing a foundation for its safe use is critical to the industry’s long-term viability.

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