Lim Gyu-jin, CEO of Aju Business Daily, said securing a stable power supply has become “a core task for national competitiveness, no longer a matter of choice,” and called for a new strategy to manage energy supply and demand.
Lim made the remarks in opening comments at the “2026 Aju Business Daily Energy Forum” on April 29 at the Korea Press Center in Jung-gu, Seoul. The forum was held under the theme “Reshaping the energy supply chain and redesigning South Korea’s energy strategy.”
He pointed to rapid shifts in the global energy landscape, saying “geopolitical risks surrounding the Middle East, supply-chain instability and the spread of global protectionism are further underscoring the importance of energy security.”
Lim also highlighted the impact of artificial intelligence and industrial change on energy markets. “As power demand surges due to the spread of AI, energy security, the power system and industrial competitiveness are now intertwined,” he said, adding, “We are at a point where we must seek a new strategy for energy supply and demand.”
The forum was organized into two sessions aimed at practical solutions. The first session examines South Korea’s response strategy and structural challenges amid an energy security crisis. The second session focuses on a realistic energy mix and policy direction.
Lim said Aju Business Daily would continue to serve as a bridge between industry, policy and the field by providing a venue for in-depth discussion on key issues including energy, supply chains and trade.
He said he hoped the forum would help participants review response strategies and identify workable solutions, and serve as a starting point for strengthening South Korea’s energy security and finding a sustainable growth strategy.
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