en.Wedoany.com Reported - South Korea's Minister of Climate, Energy, and Environment, Kim Sung-hwan, responded to concerns over water supply for the Honam semiconductor industrial park, stating that the government can secure an additional daily supply of over 1 million tons of water.

On the 27th, Kim refuted recent media reports raising concerns about water supply for the Gwangju and South Jeolla semiconductor industrial parks via social media platform X. Kim noted that the Yeongsan River and Seomjin River basins have seven dams, including the Seomjin River Dam and Juam Dam, capable of storing approximately 1.5 billion tons of water. These dams can supply 3.37 million tons of water daily for domestic, industrial, agricultural, and river maintenance purposes. By adjusting water systems and utilizing surplus capacity from some dams, the government is exploring plans to secure an additional daily supply of over 1 million tons of water.

Kim clarified that other water supply or desalination plans mentioned in media reports differ from the government's current discussions. He emphasized that the semiconductor industry has the highest requirements for stable water and electricity supply, and the government will prioritize these basic conditions when reviewing related plans. Kim stated that the government will listen to various opinions and criticisms, but to avoid public confusion, it is necessary to accurately present the facts. More specific details will be provided through an official announcement next week.

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