Professor Yang O-bong (College of Engineering, Division of Chemical Engineering) was recently elected co-chair of the Saemangeum Public–Private Policy Council for the renewable energy project.

The Saemangeum Public–Private Policy Council consists of 18 members: nine from the government and nine from the private sector. The Saemangeum renewable energy project aims to establish 3 GW of solar and wind power generation complexes to develop Saemangeum as a national hub for renewable energy.

Going forward, Professor Yang, as co-chair of the Saemangeum Public–Private Policy Council, will lead policy discussions among government and private members to promote mutually beneficial regional development.

The Saemangeum Public–Private Policy Council will discuss measures for mutually beneficial regional development related to the Saemangeum renewable energy project, matters requiring collection of residents' opinions such as environmental issues, and institutional improvements for the renewable energy project.

Professor Yang said, "I will do my utmost to ensure Saemangeum becomes a hub for renewable energy and leads the transition to carbon neutrality by 2050."