Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

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

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.

2023-08-19

UAE begins commercial operations at Korean-built No. 3 nuclear reactor

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has started commercial operations at the third unit of the Korean-built Barakah nuclear power plant, Korea's state-run utility firm said Sunday.

2023-02-27

UAE pledges $30 billion investment in Korea after summit

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) pledged to invest $30 billion in Korea following a bilateral summit between President Yoon Suk Yeol and UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Sunday.

2023-01-15

Yoon Suk Yeol lands in UAE with fighter jet escorts

President Yoon Suk Yeol was set to hold a summit with United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Sunday, which was expected to focus on nuclear energy, arms and infrastructure cooperation.

2023-01-15

Rusty industrial detritus tells story of Moon's nuclear winter

In a garage at a Doosan Enerbility factory in Changwon, South Gyeongsang, disused equipment sits neatly stacked and tucked in corners, metal supports, industrial gas canisters, spans of flaky concrete and an odd assortment of slightly retro...

2023-01-05

Korea's energy minister pitches for Romanian nuclear business

Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Lee Chang-yang met with the Romanian Minister of Economy Florin Marian Spataru and Romanian Minister of Energy Virgil-Daniel Popescu at the Lotte Hotel in Seoul on Friday.

2022-12-23