Korea Coal Corporation
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Native name | 대한석탄공사 (Daehan Seoktan Gongsa) |
|---|---|
| Type | State-owned corporation |
| Industry | Mining |
| Founded | 1950 |
| Defunct | 2025 |
| Headquarters | , |
| Products | Coal |
| Parent | Ministry of Trade  |
| Website | kocoal.or.kr (in Korean and English) |
The Korea Coal Corporation, also known as Korea Coal or KOCOAL, was[1] a state-run corporation which operated in the coal-mining industry in South Korea.[2] Korea Coal was established in 1950.[3] It was headquartered in Wonju, Gangwon Province.[4]
Jangseong Coal Mine was closed in September 2024.[5] Korea Coal's last mine closed in June 2025.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ Sang-Yun, Bae (2025-12-18). "Korea Coal Corp Debt Resolution Delayed Again as Daily Interest Hits 240 Million Won". Seoul Economic Daily. Retrieved 2026-05-07.
- 1 2 Park, Ung (2025-06-27). "Korea closes its last state-run coal mine, marking end of an era - The Korea Times". www.koreatimes.co.kr. Retrieved 2026-05-07.
- ↑ "History". www.kocoal.or.kr. Retrieved 2026-05-07.
- ↑ "Contact Us". www.kocoal.or.kr. Retrieved 2026-05-07.
- ↑ "Korea's biggest coal mine closes after 88 years - The Korea Times". www.koreatimes.co.kr. 2024-09-06. Retrieved 2026-05-07.