Submarine cable investigation adds uncertainty to HVDC bid

The prosecution's investigation into allegations that Taihan Cable & Solution misappropriated submarine cable technology from LS Cable & System is drawing attention from industry participants ahead of the next wave of South Korea's undersea power transmission projects.

At the center of attention is the government's planned West Coast HVDC project, dubbed the "West Coast Energy Highway." The project is expected to generate trillions of won of demand for submarine cables and related infrastructure ...