Figure 1
The table presents a SWOT analysis of Gwangyang Bay as a hydrogen-port platform. It is divided into four sections: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. The Strengths section lists four points: strong local policy commitment, large industrial offtake base, port and multimodal logistics connectivity, and redevelopment potential of the Yeosu Expo site. The Weaknesses section includes four points: thin business-service ecosystem, limited international urban amenities, and Expo-site plans not yet operationalized. The Opportunities section highlights three points: growth in hydrogen imports and certification-compatible trade, more formal Korean certification and power-procurement institutions, and planned terminals and pipeline development in southwestern Korea. The Threats section mentions three points: central-government commitment remains incomplete, competing Korean and overseas hub initiatives, and risk of lagging in benchmark and market-tool development.SWOT assessment of Gwangyang Bay as a hydrogen-port platform