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What Korea stands to gain — and lose — from U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal

After its recent agreement with Riyadh, Washington could gain an edge in its bids for Saudi reactors, but experts say it will still need Korean builders and suppliers to deliver any major nuclear project.

2026.8.3

Korea, Malaysia agree to enhance nuclear energy, strategic ties during high-level talks

Senior officials agreed in Seoul to expand cooperation in nuclear energy, defense and emerging industries while pushing to sign a free trade deal this year.

2026.7.9

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Seoul, Washington and Tokyo sign SMR pact for joint reactor projects

The nations agreed to back small modular reactor projects in third countries, as their shared ties expand beyond security to commercial nuclear energy cooperation.

2026.7.8

A rendering of 'Project Matador,' being pushed in Texas by Fermi America. Hyundai Engineering & Construction has signed a design contract for the construction of 4 large reactors under the project and pushes for an engineering, procurement, and construction contract.

Will Korea reap the benefits as Trump powers up $17.5B nuclear energy plans?

Domestic firms are emerging as key U.S. partners for reactor construction as Washington's new support program seeks to make up for years of industry dormancy.

2026.7.7

Korea's nuclear future hinges on enrichment and reprocessing (KOR)

As Seoul seeks uranium enrichment and spent fuel reprocessing, the article argues three institutional reforms are essential to win U.S. trust and secure the industry’s future.

2026.7.7

Korea's nuclear future hinges on enrichment and reprocessing

As Seoul seeks uranium enrichment and spent fuel reprocessing, the article argues three institutional reforms are essential to win U.S. trust and secure the industry’s future.

2026.7.6

Foreign minister says Korea-U.S. alliance will benefit from cooperation

In a speech commemorating U.S. independence, Cho Hyun said deeper joint efforts in nuclear energy and advanced technology will strengthen ties.

2026.7.1

An aerial view of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in northern Japan on Aug. 24, 2023. [AP/YONHAP]

China linked to online misinformation campaign targeting Fukushima water release, reports say

China was likely behind a coordinated misinformation campaign targeting Japan's release of treated wastewater from the ruined Fukushima nuclear plant, according to analyses cited by Japanese media on Thursday.

2026.5.1

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks during the opening plenary session of the IAEA Nuclear Energy Summit in Paris on March 10. [AP/YONHAP]

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.

2026.3.11

First Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoon-joo speaks to a reporter upon arriving at Dulles International Airport, west of Washington, on Nov. 30. [YONHAP]

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.

2025.12.1