K-water Resumes Water Pipeline Project for Yongin Semiconductor Complex After Regulatory Approval

The Board of Audit and Inspection facilitated the resolution of a permit delay for a water pipeline project critical for the Yongin Semiconductor National Industrial Complex, allowing K-water to proceed with the installation. The 46.9-kilometer pipeline, which will supply 310,000 cubic meters of water daily, is set to be completed by 2030 with an investment of approximately 843.2 billion Korean won.

Published Mar 23, 2026

K-water is resuming its project to install a 46.9-kilometer industrial water pipeline from Paldang Lake to the Yongin Semiconductor National Industrial Complex after receiving a permit from the Han River Basin Environmental Office. The project, involving an investment of about 843.2 billion Korean won, aims to supply 310,000 cubic meters of water daily by 2030.

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A pre-consultation by the Board of Audit and Inspection resolved a delay related to the installation of an 8.3-kilometer section near the river, which had faced permit issues for over a year. The Board determined that K-water could proceed under specific conditions to ensure environmental safety, leading to the granting of the necessary permits.