Kim Dong-cheol, president of Korea Electric Power Corporation, visited major power facility construction sites from the Honam region to Gangwon for three days starting on the 14th to inspect the power grid construction sites.
This site inspection reflects the new government's commitment to implementing energy policies without disruption, including the establishment of the "energy motorway" and the groundwork for the implementation of RE100, and focused on the construction and operation sites of major transmission and transformation facilities.
On the first day, the 14th, President Kim visited the Honam Shinjangseong Substation and the Shinjangsu Substation construction sites to check the progress of the 345 kV substation and the status of safety management. The under-construction substation is a hub and key infrastructure of the national power grid that connects Honam renewable energy with the Midwestern network. Kim Dong-cheol emphasized, "As it's the starting point of the energy motorway policy, we will increase the reliability of the power grid through timely completion and securing quality construction."
On the 15th, he visited the Donghae factory of LS Cable & System to inspect the production and testing facilities for ultra-high voltage power cables. There, he directly confirmed the large-scale supply capacity of the cables needed for building the energy motorway and discussed cooperation measures with the industry. He then visited the SinYangYang Substation to check the operational plan and on-site response system in preparation for summer peak power.
On the 16th, he plans to visit the construction site of the SinGapyeong conversion station, which is part of the 500 kV East Coast to Metropolitan Area HVDC Phase 1 project, to confirm the progress of various stages and request timely completion and safe construction from those on site. He also plans to attend an on-site briefing at the Gangwon headquarters to communicate directly with employees and comprehensively assess major issues and site challenges.
Kim Dong-cheol stated, "The construction of the power grid is a strategic foundation and a central axis for supporting the transition to eco-friendly renewable energy and securing the competitiveness of the national advanced strategic industry," and added, "We will strengthen our construction capabilities through innovation in construction and institutional improvements." He further noted, "In the ongoing heatwave, we will thoroughly adhere to on-site safety regulations to prevent heat-related illnesses among workers."