"유럽 기술 베끼지 않았습니다" 포스코가 41만 평 바다를 메워 만든 기적의 진짜 이유

The Pohang blast furnace, which accounted for 11% of South Korea's greenhouse gas emissions, is facing the threat of decommissioning after 50 years. But why did POSCO reject the European model and begin reclaiming 410,000 pyeong of land in Yeongil Bay? We reveal the real reason behind this 40 trillion won gamble. On June 9, 1973, South Korea's first molten iron poured from Pohang Blast Furnace No. 1. For half a century, that molten iron supported the "Miracle on the Han River," manufacturing automobiles and ships. However, with the approach of Europe's Carbon Border Tax (CBAM), the method of producing molten iron using coal is now facing a major crisis. In this video, we explain this story in an easy-to-understand way. ✔ Why the European-style pellet method was a 'trap' for Korea ✔ POSCO's proprietary technology using common and inexpensive powdered iron ore as is: FINEX and Fluidized Reduction Furnaces ✔ The principle of POSCO's Hydrogen Reduction Steelmaking, HyREX, which produces molten iron using hydrogen instead of coal ✔ The Gwangyang Electric Furnace and Hot-mixing Technology that buys time ✔ Plans for the world's first hydrogen steelworks to be built on 410,000 pyeong of reclaimed land in Yeongil Bay ✔ The impact of this challenge on our car prices and jobs, and the remaining challenges Can a steelworks emitting only steam instead of smoke from its chimneys truly become a reality? The miracle of Yeongil Bay from 50 years ago is beginning once again. 💬 Do you believe POSCO's 40 trillion won challenge for hydrogen reduction steelmaking can succeed? Please share your thoughts in the comments. If you found this video helpful, please like and subscribe. Turn on notifications to be the first to see stories about our economy and industry. ※ This video is based on news articles and corporate press releases available up to the time of production. Please note that business plans, including investment scale and schedules, are subject to change, and this does not constitute a solicitation to invest in any specific company. This video is based on news articles and corporate press releases available at the time of production. 00:00 – 1,500-Degree Blast Furnace, Facing Extinction After 50 Years 00:52 – 1973 First Molten Iron and the Fear of the Carbon Border Tax 04:56 – The Pitfalls Hidden in the European-Style Pellet Method 07:33 – The Counter-Intuitive Approach to Powdered Iron Ore, FINEX and Fluidized Reduction Furnace 11:14 – Hydrogen That Absorbs Heat, Overcoming It with a 4-Stage Fluidized Reduction Furnace 13:45 – Gwangyang Electric Furnace and Mixing Technology, Stepping Stones to Buy Time 16:27 – 410,000 Pyeong of Yeongil Bay Reclamation and the 40 Trillion Won Bold Move 20:19 – The Impact of a Hydrogen Steel Mill on My Car Price and Jobs 22:50 – Remaining Challenges and the New Miracle of Yeongil Bay #POSCOHydrogenReductionSteel #POSCO #HydrogenReductionSteel #HIREX #YeongilBay #CarbonBorderTax #PohangSteelworks #GreenSteel #SteelIndustry #KoreaEconomy 🔗 Source List Maeil Shinmun – "Government Approves Hydrogen Reduction Steel Mill… Spring Breeze Blows in Pohang Economy" https://www.imaeil.com/page/view/2026... Kyongbuk Maeil – "POSCO Fully Pushes Forward with Site Development for Pohang Hydrogen Reduction Steel Mill" https://www.kyongbuk.co.kr/news/artic... POSCO Newsroom – "POSCO Transitions to Decarbonized Production System with Completion of Korea's Largest Electric Furnace" "Spurring" https://newsroom.posco.com/kr/%ED%8F%... Seoul Shinmun – "POSCO, Korea's Largest 2.5 Million-ton Electric Furnace "Completion" https://m.seoul.co.kr/news/2026/06/18... Ferro Times – "POSCO, Hylex Exclusive Site Approved… 400,000 Pyeong Reclamation Near Pohang Steelworks" https://www.ferrotimes.com/news/artic... Economy Tribune – "Tech Insight: What is Hydrogen Reduction Steelmaking, the Next-Generation Ironmaking Technology Unveiled by POSCO?" https://www.economytribune.co.kr/news... Newscape – "POSCO, Korea's Largest Greenhouse Gas Emission in Low-Carbon Society, Expects Slight Decrease in Emissions in 2024" http://www.newscape.co.kr/news/articl...