South Korean Battery Companies Promised Hungary to Take Care of the Environment, Safety and Human Rights
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South Korean battery companies operating in Hungary and the South Korean Ministry of Industry and Trade signed a joint declaration of responsibility in the areas of environmental protection, safety and human rights in Budapest on Monday, the South Korean KOTRA trade and investment promotion agency informed MTI. Minister of Economy and Energy István Kapitány emphasized on his Facebook page that the trade and industrial cooperation between the two…
(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Shin Chang-yong = In response to stricter environmental regulations on battery manufacturing facilities following the inauguration of Hungary's new government, the Korean government visited Hungary to expand...
South Korean battery companies operating in Hungary and the South Korean Ministry of Industry and Trade have signed a joint declaration of responsibility. The agreement sets out commitments in the areas of environmental protection, site safety and worker rights, while the Korean government would jointly monitor their implementation with the Hungarian government.
South Korean battery companies operating in Hungary have also pledged to protect air, water and soil, implement stricter site safety and respect workers' rights. Samsung SDI and SK On have also signed the joint declaration. The Korean government promises to hold them accountable for fulfilling their commitments.
South Korean battery companies operating in Hungary and the South Korean Ministry of Trade and Industry signed a joint declaration of responsibility in Budapest on Monday. The agreement covers environmental protection, industrial safety and labor rights, the South Korean Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) announced.
A few weeks ago, the government announced that the battery industry would receive a separate directorate within the new General Environmental Protection Authority.
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