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Korea highlights commitment to nonproliferation principles at nuclear energy summit

Korea has reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the principles of nuclear nonproliferation and peaceful use of nuclear energy amid efforts to secure rights to civil uranium enrichment and spent fuel reprocessing.

2026-03-11

Korea to discuss with U.S. creating channel to implement fact sheet commitments: Vice foreign minister

Korea will discuss with the United States how to advance the commitments made in their recent summit document, including establishing a channel to implement the agreements outlined in the fact sheet, a senior diplomat said Sunday.

2025-12-01

Kaeri, Missouri University agree to cooperate in nuclear energy research

The state-run Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (Kaeri) has signed an agreement with the University of Missouri to carry out joint research projects in the nuclear energy sector, the science ministry said Monday.

2025-10-27

Korea, Vietnam discuss boosting bilateral trade, cooperation in nuclear energy

Officials from Korea and Vietnam have held talks to discuss ways to expand trade between the two countries and deepen bilateral cooperation in the nuclear energy sector, Seoul's Trade Ministry said Monday.

2025-09-15

Lee gov't reignites debate over nuclear's role in 'pragmatic' energy policy with SMR push

Korea is now locked in a heated debate over the government’s push to expand small module reactors, as the Lee Jae Myung administration champions what it calls a “pragmatic” energy policy.

2025-06-23

Korea’s nuclear energy exports surge to record 32 trillion won in 2023

Korea's exports in the nuclear energy sector reached a record high of 32 trillion won ($21.9 billion) in 2023, data showed Friday.

2025-01-10

Rebuilding the nuclear energy ecosystem

We must not repeat the mistake of sacrificing our key industry for political purposes.

2024-09-18

Keep the commercial nuclear policy intact

Korea must run the gauntlet until it seals a formal contract in March next year.

2024-08-02

Korea, Britain agree to deeper cooperation in nuclear sector

Korea and Britain agreed to strengthen their cooperation in the nuclear sector, including the construction of new power plants, the Industry Ministry said Tuesday.

2023-11-22

'Nuclear phase out' policy generated near $7 billion loss, data shows

The delayed commissioning of Shin-Hanul nuclear reactors Unit 1 and 2 caused over 9 trillion won ($6.79 billion) of loss by forcing the country to source electricity from liquefied natural gas (LNG) instead, recent data analysis showed.

2023-09-12