1. Seoul, Republic of Korea Korea Institute of Energy Research
Integration of Identified Technology Needs with the Current Development Programs
UNFCCC/UNDP Expert Meeting on Methodologies for Technology Needs Assessments
Seoul, Republic of Korea
April 23-25, 2002
Dr. Sung-Chul Shin
Korea Institute of Energy Research

2. “Energy-Related GHG Emission is dominant (85%) in Korea
“Energy-Related GHG Emission is dominant (85%) in Korea. Energy is the solution as well as the cause in Global Warming Challenge.”
Contents
I. Energy Situation & Energy Policy in Korea
II. Main Implementing Programs (RD³)
III. International Collaboration R&D
IV. Lessons on "Technology Transfer“
V. Conclusion & Suggestions

3. I. Energy Situation & Energy Policy in Korea
 Large Energy Demand (10th in the World, GHG 11th)
 High Import Dependence (97%): Petroleum(6th), Coal(2nd)
3 Key Energy Policy
 Security
(Diversification, Strategic Oil-Stockpile, Overseas Development)
 Environment Protection
(GHG, Toxic Pollutants, etc)
 Efficiency Enhancement
(Restructuring toward Less Energy-Intensive Economy)
"Technology" is a Vital Factor in Policy Implementation.

4. II. Main Implementing Programs (RD³)
RESEARCH
INSTITUTE
UNIVERSITY
INDUSTRY
DEPLOYMENT
”ESCO”
“Minimum
Standard
Regulation”
“VA”
“GEF”
DEVELOPMENT
R&D*
DEMONSTRATION
ETDP**
* R&D: Long-Term Energy Technology R&D Plan
**ETDP : Energy Technology Demonstration Program

5. "Long-Term Energy Technology R&D Plan"(1997~2006)
Based on “Energy-Use Rationalization Law”,
the Plan was established by the Government (MOCIE) in 1997.
Scope:  Efficiency/Conservation Technology
 New & Renewable Energy Technology
 Clean Energy Technology
Target:  To reduce 10% of Final Energy Consumption (BAU)
by Efficiency Improvement by 2006.
 To supply 3% of Primary Energy Demand by Alternative
Energy Sources by 2006.
Budget (2000): 77,794 Million Won (Government 70%, Private 30%)

6. Budget on Energy R&D in Korea
O Increasing budget since 1998 (IMF)

7. The process to identify the technology needs and to integrate
them with R&D Programs was set up.
ETDP was introduced to facilitate "Technology Transfer"
from the Research Institutes to the Industry.
(Total 29 ETDP projects undertaken as of 2001)
Selection &
Solicitation
Evaluation &
Award(expert pool)
R & D
Financial Support
Performance &
Post Management
Survey(Internet)
(Researcher, University
Industries)
(Around 150 R&D
Projects awarded
annually)
(ETDP selection,
Patent, Royalty)

8. III. International Collaboration R&D
Besides the domestic R&D, International Collaboration R&D
(Bilateral, Multi-lateral) has been encouraged to gain the
identified technology needs.
 Multi-lateral Cooperation:
- APEC (5 E/G)
- IEA(11 Implementing Agreements)
 Bilateral Collaboration R&D :
- KIER : * 13 projects with U.S., Japan, China, Canada, Russia,
India, etc.
* Memoranda Of Understanding with 38 Institutes
in 16 countries.

9. Korea Institute of Energy Research
Established in 1977
Manpower : 500 (Ph.D. 138)
Budget : US$ 50 Million (2001)
Major R&D Areas
 Energy System Technology
 Advanced Energy Materials and
Application Technology
 Clean Energy Technology
 New and Renewable Energy Technology
 Energy Technology Transfer

10. IV. Lessons on"Technology Transfer”
Experience so far indicates that the bottlenecks/barriers to the
following should be cleared to bring out satisfactory outcomes.
 How to compensate? (Knowledge is asset)
 How to match mutually beneficial and affordable technology?
 How to build-up the capability? (Know-How/Why)
 How to secure confidence? (Risk of New Tech).
 How to provide financial assistance? (Investment Decision)

11. V. Conclusion and Suggestions
Unlike CDM, TT is intangible, with no credit or incentives provided
within the context of Convention.
 In so far as Technology is an asset, TT is business.
 Voluntary TT can not be expected.
☞ Systematic/Mandatory Approaches are required to facilitate TT.
Establishment or Designation of "EST Technology Transfer
Education Centers" will be very effective for capability build-up.
Decision needs to urge Donors (Annex I Parties) to submit the list
of "public" EST and the terms/conditions of its transfer.
☞ Needs assessment should be compatible with the provider’s
availability.

12. Thank you