Water, Nature, and People
News on / 2025. 06

  • 01. Asia Water Council Accredited by UNEP

    The Asia Water Council (AWC)—the largest water cooperation organization in Asia—has been officially accredited by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Established in 2016 by Korea’s Ministry of Environment and K-water, AWC focuses on investments and projects to promote sustainable water security by helping Asian countries lacking climate adaptability build climate-resilient water management systems and safe water supply and sewerage infrastructure so as to cope with floods and droughts.

    This accreditation acknowledges AWC’s efforts toward enhancing water security by analyzing climate vulnerability and supporting the construction of disaster risk management infrastructure in developing countries, and allows AWC to participate officially in UN environmental forums such as the United Nations Environment Assembly, present its opinions in the decision-making process including setting agenda and approving strategies and budgets, and collaborate on a broader range of joint projects with UNEP.

  • 02. K-water Enters Vietnam’s Water Market by Acquiring a Stake in Waterworks Operation

    K-water signed a share purchase agreement with RBC Water of Malaysia and Phu My Vinh—a water utility company in Long An Province, Vietnam—on April 28. This marks the first official entry by K-water into the Vietnamese water supply market since it began pursuing overseas projects as the nation’s leading water management agency.

    As a strategic economic location, Vietnam is experiencing rapid industrialization and urban growth; hence the rising water demand. In addition, the country’s privatization of the water supply sector is accelerating, attracting increasing foreign investments. At this juncture, K-water plans to use this stake acquisition as an opportunity to make a strategic entry into the Vietnamese water market, identify new water projects, and expand technology exports. In particular, K-water will implement cutting-edge technologies such as Smart Water Network Management (SWNM) on a trial basis and use it to promote local marketing campaigns in Vietnam and regional expansion through exports to neighboring countries. The company also aims to support the export efforts of domestic water-related companies.

  • 03. 2025 Safe Korea Drill to Assess Disaster Response Readiness

    K-water conducted the 2025 Safe Korea Disaster Exercise drill on May 20 at Seomjingang River Dam in Jeollabuk-do. The drill is aimed at ensuring the dam’s core functions—water supply and flood control—while inspecting the organization’s disaster response system with focus on the safety of people in a disaster scenario.

    The simulation included early detection and prompt communication, crisis level assessment, emergency water discharge, and resident evacuation according to the response manual. A real-time three-way broadcast system connected the headquarters, regional offices, and on-site teams to simulate a real emergency.

  • 04. Solving Transportation Issues in Busan Eco Delta City Through Cooperation

    K-water signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Gangseo-gu, Busan Metropolitan City on May 8 to address early-stage transportation challenges and promote urban development in Busan Eco Delta City.

    This initiative follows the Metropolitan Transit Infrastructure Improvement Plan for New Towns released by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport in October, making it the first transportation development support project among 22 new towns under the ministry’s long-term management plan. As the lead development agency, K-water is actively cooperating on priorities set by the local government including infrastructure construction and expanded public transportation networks to improve the living conditions in the new towns.

  • 05. Sihwa Tidal Power Culture Center Reopens

    The Sihwa Tidal Power Culture Center reopened to the public as a major multi-purpose cultural space in celebration of its 10th anniversary. With a major renovation, the center has been transformed into a venue for educating people on sustainable water circulation systems and promoting communication with citizens. New features include a large outdoor media façade displaying media art, a water-themed interactive zone, and a K-water PR space. The center is open Tuesdays to Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and admission is free. For more details, visit the official site at kwater.or.kr/website/tlight.do.

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