Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) has appointed Kim Hoe-chun as its 11th president and CEO, the company said Wednesday, as the new chief pledged to accelerate its global expansion in the nuclear power sector. At his inauguration ceremony held at the company’s headquarters in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, Kim underscored the need for KHNP to take a leading role in the international nuclear energy market, calling on employees to move forward together “with the spirit of riding the wind and breaking through the waves.” “We stand at a turning point in the energy industry. The rapid growth of the artificial intelligence sector is driving a surge in electricity demand, while the global push for carbon neutrality presents us with an urgent challenge we must address,” he said. “KHNP must rise to meet these demands of the time and take responsibility for shaping the future of Korea’s energy industry.” Emphasizing safety as the company’s top priority, Kim outlined key tasks including the stable operation of existing plants, timely construction of new reactors and enhance