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[Interview] "Importing green iron to save Korea 4 trillion Won": A New Solution for Steel Decarbonization Emerges

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Following the Korea–Germany Green Steel Transition Seminar co-hosted by KGCCI and Agora Industry, an interview with Dr. Leandro Janke, Chief Technology Analyst at Agora Industry, was featured in Money Today, where he shared his views on the growing importance of “green iron trade” as a practical solution for accelerating the steel sector’s transition.

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Following the Korea–Germany Green Steel Transition Seminar co-hosted by KGCCI and Agora Industry, an interview with Dr. Leandro Janke, Chief Technology Analyst at Agora Industry, was featured in Money Today, where he shared his views on the growing importance of “green iron trade” as a practical solution for accelerating the steel sector’s transition.

 

He emphasized that importing green iron could significantly reduce Korea’s steel production costs while easing hydrogen constraints, and highlighted hydrogen-based production as a key lever for cutting emissions.

 

The interview reflects a broader shift in global steel supply chains, underscoring the need for a dual strategy and early action to secure long-term competitiveness.

 

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