The Reconstruction Agency discussed cooperation with Korean companies in the road sector, in particular new technology for laying asphalt pavements for Ukraine.
This is reported by the State Agency for Restoration and Infrastructure Development of Ukrainereports Ukrinform.
The head of the Agency, Serhiy Sukhomlyn, met with representatives of the Ukrainian offices of Posco International Corporation and SG to discuss the use of Korean asphalt paving technology on Ukrainian roads.
“In the Republic of Koreathis technology has been working for 10 years. And it has proven its effectiveness over this period. Less noise, less dust on the roads, minimal damage to the roadway. It’s also much cheaper. The Reconstruction Agency is interested in such cooperation,” Sukhomlyn said.
According to Korean technology, the lion’s share of the asphalt mixture is slag from metallurgical plants, which replaces crushed stone.
SG is currently carrying out all the necessary calculations. The next step is to certify the formula. After completing all these steps, they plan to test the Korean technology on a small section of one of the Ukrainian roads in the spring.
As Ukrinform reported, Ukraine received $100 million from Republic of Korea to support the social sphere. In 2024, an agreement was signed between the governments of the two countries, which will attract up to $2.1 billion.
Photo: State Recovery Agency