September 15, 19:30UzDaily

Uzbekhydroenergo discusses cooperation with South Korean company Kumsung

JSC Uzbekhydroenergo discussed partnership opportunities with the South Korean company Kumsung Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd., which specializes in hydropower. This was reported by JSC Uzbekhydroenergo itself.

Discussion of Cooperation Prospects

The company's delegation, led by Chairman of the Board Islom Abdurakhmonov, reviewed a presentation from Kumsung Engineering & Construction. Representatives of the Korean firm presented their main areas of activity, production capacities and technological capabilities, product catalog, as well as proposals for the development of small and micro-hydropower plants.

During the presentation and practical negotiations, special attention was paid to adapting Korean technologies for the construction of small and micro-hydropower plants considering the conditions in Uzbekistan. The parties also examined the potential for the effective use of energy resources of existing irrigation networks and hydraulic structures.

Furthermore, prospects for the production of modern hydropower units in Uzbekistan, the development of corresponding technologies, and the implementation of joint practical projects were discussed.

The delegation of JSC Uzbekhydroenergo included representatives from JSC Gidroproekt, an Uzbek HPP, the National Research University Tashkent Institute of Irrigation and Agricultural Mechanization Engineers (TIIAME), as well as faculty members from Tashkent State Technical University.

The participation of these individuals allowed for the review of cooperation prospects from a production, engineering, and scientific and technical point of view, as well as the assessment of the possibility of applying Kumsung Engineering & Construction's technological solutions for the needs of Uzbekistan's hydropower sector. After the meeting, the parties determined further areas of interaction and continued practical communication.

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A delegation from Uzbekhydroenergo JSC, led by Chairman of the Board Islam Abdurakhmonov, conducted a business trip to the Republic of Korea. During the visit, they toured the production facilities of Kumsung Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd., a South Korean manufacturer of equipment for small and micro hydropower plants.

During the visit, the delegation familiarized itself with the procedures for designing, manufacturing, and testing hydrogenerators and hydraulic equipment. Special attention was paid to innovative hydrogenerators developed for the efficient use of low-head water flows used in small and micro HPPs.

One of the important aspects of South Korea's experience is the practice of testing equipment directly during its manufacturing process, while monitoring technical parameters and assessing efficiency. This approach was recognized as valuable for the development and improvement of hydropower engineering in Uzbekistan.

Furthermore, the delegation visited the Baekjebo Hydroelectric Power Plant on the Geum River in South Korea. This plant, commissioned in 2011, is equipped with four hydrogenerators with a total capacity of 2.64 MW and generates electricity through the efficient use of natural head and water flow.

Kumsung E&C was founded in 1982 and specializes in the production of equipment for the energy sector, including gates and elevators for irrigation and water supply systems, pumping equipment, and automated water drainage devices.

This trip is part of Uzbekhydroenergo's systematic efforts to study international experience and implement advanced technologies. It is worth noting that in recent years, the number of hydropower plants in Uzbekistan has increased from 36 to 106, and the total installed capacity of hydropower has reached 2.5 GW.

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Uzbekistan's Biopharmaceutical City Establishes Partnership with South Korean Clusters

Representatives of the Agency for the Development of the Pharmaceutical Industry of Uzbekistan held a meeting with leading medical and pharmaceutical clusters from South Korea on September 3, 2026, to explore possibilities for bilateral cooperation.

The Uzbek delegation visited the offices of KBIO Health, which operates under the Oson Advanced Medical Industry Promotion Fund, as well as K-MEDI Hub, managed by the Taegeunbuk Medical Innovation Foundation. During the visits, the delegation inspected Korean enterprises in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, research laboratories, and production sites.

Areas of Cooperation

The main focus of the negotiations was on establishing direct partnerships between Uzbekistan's Biopharmaceutical City and the medical and pharmaceutical clusters of South Korea. Key topics included joint development of R&D infrastructure, improvement of laboratory and vivarium operations, personnel training, and expansion of professional exchange programs.

The meeting covered initiatives for joint scientific research, with an emphasis on the development of mRNA vaccines, oncology research, drug delivery systems, the study of medicinal plants and bioactive compounds. The parties also discussed technology transfer, as well as holding joint seminars and masterclasses for specialists.

As a result of the negotiations, both sides agreed to utilize South Korea's experience for the development of Uzbekistan's pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. The agreement provides for the implementation of joint scientific programs and the formation of long-term interaction between the Biopharmaceutical City and the medical and pharmaceutical centers of South Korea.