The Global Wind Energy Council has released a map detailing South Korea's coordinated strategy for planning and scaling offshore wind development across key regions.
South Korea is increasing its investment in offshore wind power to harness coastal resources and expedite the growth of its renewable energy generation capacity.
South Korea is transitioning to a government-led offshore wind development model, taking charge of site identification and early-stage coordination before recruiting private developers.
Korea moves toward government-led “planned sites” model for offshore wind development
South Korea is overhauling offshore wind site planning under a government-led “planned location” approach. Under the model, the state
Korea's Offshore Wind Cluster Zones: Comprehensive Status Report
Korea Offshore Wind Intelligence | As of March 18, 2026
1. Executive Summary
Total Designated Capacity13.0 GWExisting 1.4GW + New
South Korea has conditionally designated an 11GW offshore wind cluster, a strategic move to improve planning clarity and bolster investor confidence by establishing clear development zones.
Jeonnam Province is developing a 2GW preliminary zone for offshore wind, aligning with the new Offshore Wind Special Law to boost local economy and energy transition.
Korea moves to overhaul nationally led offshore wind “planned sites” as conditional cluster designations advance
Korea is moving to completely overhaul its nationally led “planned sites” approach for offshore wind,
Yuju is conducting offshore wind testing with 'Taisel' to develop critical underwater data infrastructure, addressing a key challenge for project development in South Korea.
KOIPO’s Boryeong offshore wind project designated as an offshore wind development project
Korea Midland Power (KOIPO) said its Boryeong Offshore Wind Power Project, being jointly promoted with Boryeong City,
