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U.S. President Donald Trump signs an executive order regarding nuclear energy in the Oval Office of the White House on May 23 in Washington. [AP/YONHAP]

Trade deal could open U.S. market for Korean nuclear industry

Korea's nuclear industry is optimistic about a potential breakthrough in the U.S. market after Seoul included nuclear energy among the key sectors eligible for a $200 billion strategic investment fund created as part of a recent trade negotiation.

2025.8.5

Pylons carry high voltage electricity cables past cooling towers operating at the Dukovany nuclear power plant operated by CEZ AS, near the village of Dukovany, Czech Republic, on May 12. [EPA/YONHAP]

Czech Republic appeals court injunction halting nuclear plant deal with Korea

The Czech Republic's energy authorities appealed a court injunction earlier this week that has temporarily blocked the signing of a multibillion-dollar nuclear power plant contract with Korea, industry sources in Seoul said Tuesday.

2025.5.20

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The Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant on Aug. 22, 2023 [YONHAP]

Japan begins 12th release of treated wastewater from Fukushima nuclear plant

Tokyo Electric Power Company (Tepco) began its 12th round of releasing treated radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the ocean on Thursday, according to a report by Kyodo News.

2025.4.10

President Yoon Suk Yeol, left, with First Lady Kim Keon Hee, arrives at London Stansted Airport on Monday for a four-day state visit to Britain. [YONHAP]

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

Japan must keep its promise to the world

Tokyo must respect Seoul’s position so as to build on the rare friendly atmosphere the Yoon administration tried to create.

2023.8.22

Four cooling towers are running at the Dukovany nuclear power plant in the Czech Republic. [AP]

Korea looking to accelerate nuclear power exports

Korea is on a quest to find new markets for its nuclear power plant exports as more countries, including the Netherlands, Canada and the Czech Republic, are looking to secure energy security with nuclear energy.

2023.8.19

How not to speak for the people

Only science can prevail over speculation. But more importantly, the government must be on the side of the people.

2023.7.18

Weathering possible clouds in the future

Given the controversy apparently to be fueled after the actual discharge, the two countries must take a prudent approach.

2023.7.13

All against the authority

Seoul could suggeststationing a South Korean expert in the IAEA office which recently opened in Fukushima.

2023.7.6

Park Ku-yeon, center, first deputy chief of the Office for Government Policy Coordination, speaks on the Fukushima water release issue at a daily briefing at the government complex in central Seoul on Wednesday. [YONHAP]

Seoul says it will 'respect' IAEA's final Fukushima report

The Korean government said Wednesday it will "respect" the results of the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) review on the safety of Japan's plan to release treated radioactive water from its crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant...

2023.7.5