Uzbekistan’s Ambassador to South Korea, Alisher Abdusalomov, expressed support for Korea’s advanced district heating technology during a visit to the Korea District Heating Corporation (KDHC), according to the Korea Times.
The visit centered around the K-heating initiative — Korea’s strategic effort to export high-efficiency, eco-friendly district heating systems to Central Asia. Uzbekistan, and particularly the planned smart city of New Tashkent, is a key focus of the initiative.
During his meeting with KDHC President Jeong Yong-ki, the two sides discussed ongoing and future cooperation in heating infrastructure development. KDHC is currently providing modernization consulting for outdated heating systems and offering support in infrastructure planning for New Tashkent. It is also facilitating expert roundtables and official visits for senior Uzbek energy officials.
As part of its regional strategy, KDHC has established a dedicated task force for the Uzbekistan project. The corporation also plans to launch a K-Heating Learning Program to train Uzbek specialists and build local expertise.
Following the meeting, the Uzbek delegation visited KDHC’s integrated control center and the combined heat and power plant in Pangyo, Gyeonggi Province. The visit provided an overview of Korea’s operational capabilities in district heating.
The K-heating initiative is a central part of KDHC’s Northern Business strategy, targeting Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Mongolia. The corporation aims to position Korean heating technology as a model for energy-efficient urban development in Central Asia.
Uzbekistan’s energy sector is undergoing significant reforms, aimed at increasing private investment and modernizing infrastructure. With electricity demand projected to exceed 120bn kilowatt-hours by 2030, efficient heating solutions like those offered by KDHC are gaining renewed importance.
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