Author: Anela Dokso

In a landmark ruling with significant implications for hydrogen energy safety regulations, South Korea’s Supreme Court has upheld a decision holding the Korea Institute of Energy Technology Evaluation and Planning (KETEP) and the Korea Gas Safety Corporation liable for negligence in the 2019 Gangneung hydrogen tank explosion. The judgment mandates compensation of 7.5 billion won to affected companies, underscoring the legal and operational responsibilities of public agencies in overseeing energy technology projects. Regulatory Oversight and Lapses in Safety Implementation The explosion, which occurred at Gangwon Technopark in May 2019, resulted in the deaths of eight people and caused 34 billion…

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