Korea, US can make 'great' progress in SMRs: State Department official
INCHEON — South Korea and the United States have complementary strengths and are capable of driving "great" progress in the nuclear sector amid a heated global race to develop next-generation reactors, a U.S. State Department official said. Christopher Klein, the deputy assistant secretary for nuclear nonproliferation and commercial competitiveness at the U.S. Department of State, made the…
The Korea Times reports that Christopher Klein, a U.S. State Department official, believes that South Korea and the United States have the potential to make significant progress in the nuclear sector, particularly in the development of small modular reactors (SMRs). Speaking to Yonhap News Agency, Klein highlighted the complementary strengths of both nations, emphasizing their shared experience and expertise.
The global nuclear landscape is currently experiencing a renaissance, and by collaborating, these two countries can achieve substantial advancements. This statement was made during the International Ministerial Conference on Nuclear Power in Incheon, South Korea, which was the first time the conference was held in the country.
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