EU Delegation to Korea hosts a Seminar on Fluorinated Gas Reduction & Management
SEOUL, 25 March 2026 – On Wednesday, 25 March 2026, the Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of Korea, as part of the EU-Korea Green Partnership, successfully hosted an expert-level seminar on the reduction and management of fluorinated gases (F-gases).
The event opened with high-level remarks from Ugo Astuto, Ambassador of the European Union to the Republic of Korea and Wang-jin Seo, Member of the Korean National Assembly, underscoring the commitment to climate action of the EU and Korea.
Following the opening, experts from the Directorate-General for Climate Action of the European Commission (DG CLIMA) and the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment of the Republic of Korea (MCEE) presented regional policy frameworks to achieve net-zero emissions and the adoption of climate-friendly alternatives.
The seminar brought together over 100 attendees to discuss the application of F-gases in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) and semiconductor sectors. The discussions on HVACR addressed workforce training and technical certification and the technological solutions for emissions reduction. These exchanges reviewed EU’s F-gas reduction framework and suggest expert ways to ensure effective reduction and management strategies in the future.
The dialogue also addressed the semiconductor manufacturing sector, focusing on the complex balance between industry-specific process requirements and the realistic limitations of F-gas reduction. Experts discussed the potential impact of the changing F-gas regulation and explored future plans for their implementation. Participants emphasized the potential to deepen EU-Korea collaboration and develop reduction pathways that integrate global environmental standards with industrial competitiveness.
By facilitating these focused technical exchanges and highlighting sustainable business practices, the seminar served as a valuable platform to strengthen EU–Korea cooperation. These efforts directly support the ongoing mission of the EU-Korea Green Partnership to promote sustainable production. F-gases are among the greenhouse gases in use today with an exceptionally high global warming potential, managing these emissions remains essential to achieving the global targets of the Paris Agreement and reaching net zero.
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About the EU–Korea Green Partnership Programme (GPP)
The EU–Korea Green Partnership Programme is an EU-funded initiative designed to strengthen climate and environmental cooperation between the European Union and the Republic of Korea. The programme supports the implementation of the EU-Korea Green Partnership, focusing on policy dialogue, technical exchange, and community engagement to advance a just and clean energy transition.