Doosan Enerbility announced that its Czech subsidiary, Doosan Škoda Power, has officially become a patron of the Prague Spring International Music Festival, one of Europe’s most prestigious classical music events. This strategic partnership marks a significant cultural milestone as Doosan deepens its ties with the Czech Republic, not only through industry but also through the arts.
Held annually since 1946, the Prague Spring Festival was established to commemorate the end of World War II and has since hosted legendary performances by global icons such as Leonard Bernstein, Herbert von Karajan, Arthur Rubinstein, Luciano Pavarotti, and most recently, Seongjin Cho, the acclaimed South Korean pianist and winner of the 17th International Chopin Piano Competition.
The 2025 festival, celebrating its 80th anniversary, was inaugurated on May 12 with a traditional performance of Bedřich Smetana’s “Má vlast (My Country)”, performed at Smetana Hall in the Municipal House, marking the composer’s death anniversary. The event runs until June 3 and spans multiple venues across Prague, drawing dignitaries including Czech President Petr Pavel, along with high-ranking officials and cultural figures.
Senior leadership from Doosan Enerbility were in attendance at this year’s festival, including Chairman and CEO Geewon Park, Vice Chairman and COO Yeonin Jung, and Nuclear Business Group CEO Jongdoo Kim, along with Scott Park, Vice Chairman and CEO of Doosan Bobcat, which also operates in the Czech Republic. Chairman Park joined the opening reception and met with President Pavel, highlighting the company’s active role in building meaningful relationships in the region.
“We decided to become an official patron of the Prague Spring Festival as we strive to achieve a genuine partnership—one that goes beyond business and demonstrates our respect for Czech traditions and culture,” said a Doosan Enerbility spokesperson. “As a patron, we hope to strengthen trust and visibility within the Czech community.”
This cultural sponsorship also complements Doosan Enerbility’s ongoing industrial collaboration in the Czech Republic. The company, as part of the “Team Korea” consortium led by Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP), is involved in the Dukovany Nuclear Power Plant new build project. Doosan Enerbility is supplying critical components including the reactor and steam generator, while the steam turbines will be produced by Doosan Škoda Power in Plzeň.
By becoming a patron of the Prague Spring Festival, Doosan not only enhances its public image but also positions itself as a long-term, culturally aware partner in the Czech Republic, contributing to both infrastructure development and the preservation of the country’s rich artistic heritage.
