Uzbekistan’s Ambassador to South Korea, Alisher Abdusalomov, has voiced strong support for Korean district heating technology during a visit to the Korea District Heating Corporation (KDHC) this week.
The visit focused on the K-heating initiative, a Korean-led project aimed at introducing modern, eco-friendly district heating systems to New Tashkent, Uzbekistan’s planned smart city, and other major urban areas.
«We appreciate KDHC’s support for the development of our energy sector,» said Abdusalomov during his meeting with KDHC President Jeong Yong-ki. «Uzbekistan will do everything it can to ensure the successful adoption of the K-heating system.»
KDHC has stepped up its activities in Central Asia and recently created a special task force for the Uzbekistan project. The company is involved in consulting on outdated heating networks, supporting infrastructure planning for New Tashkent, and organising expert forums and business exchanges with Korean exporters.
«We are ready to share Korea’s knowledge and technology to help build an efficient and eco-friendly heating system in New Tashkent,» said the President Jeong.
He also announced plans to launch a new K-Heating Learning Programme, which will train Uzbek engineers and energy specialists. Jeong encouraged the Uzbek embassy to support Korean companies looking to invest in Uzbekistan’s energy market.
After the meeting, the ambassador and his delegation visited KDHC’s integrated control centre and its combined heat and power plant in Pangyo, Gyeonggi Province. The tour gave the Uzbek officials a close-up look at how Korea’s district heating systems operate.
K-heating project is part of KDHC’s broader Northern Business strategy, which focuses on expanding into Central Asia, including markets in Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Mongolia. The company aims to position Korean heating systems as a model for sustainable urban development.
Kursiv also reports that South Korean government will establish a comprehensive support system for all foreign workers.
