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Finance Committee Delegation of the Parliament of Finland Visits KAERI🇫🇮🤝🇰🇷👏 On March 11, 2026, a delegation from the Finance Committee of the Parliament of Finland visited KAERI to learn about Korea’s nuclear R&D and explore future cooperation. During the meeting, both sides discussed potential collaboration in areas such as advanced reactors, nuclear policy, and spent nuclear fuel management. The Finnish delegation shared updates on Finland’s nuclear power program, the Onkalo spent fuel repository, and plans to introduce SMRs for district heating. KAERI presented Korea’s nuclear R&D activities, including the development of SMART100, SFR, MSR, and HTGR. Both sides expressed their expectations for expanded bilateral cooperation in nuclear energy and SMR development in the future. See more details below 👇 https://lnkd.in/gNFncSp3

📢 [Save the date] The OECD Nuclear Energy Agency and the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute | KAERI, in partnership with the Korean Nuclear Society (KNS), will co-host a Workshop on Artificial Intelligence for Nuclear Energy. Workshop participants will explore developing a common playbook on how #AI could help transform the nuclear energy sector. The sessions will also focus on identifying what is still needed to unlock system-wide potential that could accelerate deployment and reduce costs. This event is designed for governments and industry to co-ordinate and align practices, standards and other efforts to support nuclear energy projects. 📅 4-6 May 2026 📍 Jeju Island, Korea For more information and registration: https://lnkd.in/eDDU38NQ #NEATechnology

🇸🇪🤝🇰🇷 Swedish Delegation Visits KAERI to Strengthen Nuclear R&D Cooperation On January 20, 2026, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute | KAERI, led by President Han Gyu Joo, welcomed a Swedish delegation headed by Maja Lundbäck, State Secretary at the Ministry of Climate and Enterprise, together with H.E. Karl-Olof Andersson, Ambassador of Sweden to Korea. During the visit, KAERI shared insights into its ongoing R&D, including advanced reactor technologies such as SMART-100, i-SMR, HECTAR, SALUS, and MARINA, sparking strong interest from the Swedish side 🔬. The delegation also toured the HANARO research reactor and STELLA-2 facility. Discussions highlighted shared priorities in SMRs, Gen-IV reactors, and high-level radioactive waste disposal, reaffirming nuclear energy’s role in supporting carbon neutrality 🌍⚛️. Both sides expressed a strong commitment to continued collaboration. 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/gQvHi_QQ #KAERI #Sweden #NuclearEnergy #InternationalCooperation #SMR #GenIV 

🇰🇷🤝🇺🇸 Strengthening U.S.–Korea Nuclear R&D Cooperation Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute | KAERI welcomed a high-level delegation from Argonne National Laboratory, marking an important step toward deeper cooperation in advanced nuclear science and technology. The delegation was led by Kirsten Laurin-Kovitz and Temitope Taiwo, and was joined by Jenifer Wolin of the U.S. Embassy Seoul. The visit began with a meeting with President Han Gyu Joo, together with Executive Vice President In-Cheol LIM, where both sides discussed strategic priorities and future collaboration in advanced reactors, fuel cycle research, nuclear safety, and large-scale research infrastructure. The visit also included technical discussions and site tours of HANARO, ATLAS, PRIDE, and STELLA-2, highlighting strong potential for joint research and long-term partnership.🔬 👉 Read more: https://lnkd.in/gDQYaAbT #KAERI #ArgonneNationalLaboratory #USKoreaCooperation #NuclearScience #AdvancedReactors #ResearchCollaboration

MERRY "KAERI"stMas! 🎄 Season’s greetings from KAERI, with our best wishes for a joyful holiday season and a bright New Year.

Singapore MTI Delegation Visits KAERI On November 11, a delegation from Singapore’s Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI), led by Permanent Secretary Augustin L. visited KAERI to learn about Korea’s nuclear R&D and explore cooperation opportunities. Both sides discussed collaboration in SMRs, nuclear safety, and human resource development. KAERI President Dr. Han Gyu Joo emphasized nuclear energy’s importance for sustainable growth, while Permanent Secretary Mr. Augustin Lee expressed Singapore’s strong interest in Korea’s nuclear expertise and the potential for future partnership. See more details below👇 https://lnkd.in/gDft9WiQ

KAERI and the University of Missouri have signed a General Agreement to strengthen collaboration in nuclear R&D🥳👏 On October 27, 2025, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute | KAERI and University of Missouri-Columbia signed a General Agreement in Daejeon, KAERI headquarters, to strengthen cooperation in nuclear R&D. The agreement builds on the existing partnership between the two institutions, including the NextGen University of Missouri Research Reactor - MURR® design studies, and establishes a framework for joint research and personnel exchange in six areas: reactor technology, advanced instrumentation, radioisotopes, neutron beam utilization, materials research, and advanced computing. The signing ceremony was attended by First Vice Minister HYUK-CHAE KOO of the Ministry of Science and ICT, President Han Gyu Joo of KAERI, Executive Vice President In-Cheol LIM of KAERI and President Mun Y. Choi of the University of Missouri, along with members of the Missouri delegation. Following the ceremony, the delegation visited KAERI’s major research facilities — HANARO, Cold Neutron Research Facility, Research Reactor Fuel Fabrication Facility, STELLA-2, and the Kijang Research Reactor (KJRR) construction site in Busan — gaining firsthand insight into KAERI’s technological capabilities. See more details below👇 https://lnkd.in/gUP3PTTb

SMART100: Setting a Global Benchmark for SMR Safeguards KAERI marks a new milestone in global nuclear innovation. 🌍 The SMART100 small modular reactor (SMR) is set to become the world’s first SMR to submit a Safeguards Technical Report (STR) to the IAEA — a major step toward integrating safety 🛡️, security 🔐, and safeguards ✅ from the design stage. Building on the legacy of the original SMART, the first SMR to receive standard design approval, SMART100 reflects Korea’s commitment to transparency and non-proliferation, strengthening international confidence in advanced nuclear technology. With its advanced safety systems, enhanced performance, and alignment with global standards, SMART100 serves as a reference model for the next generation of SMRs — combining innovation, non-proliferation, and sustainability. 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/dwff_yHw #KAERI #SMART100 #SMR #IAEA #Safeguards #STR #NuclearInnovation #SustainableEnergy #GlobalCooperation

Congratulations for successfully wrapped up the Generation IV International Forum (GIF) ETWG event in Korea 🎂 🥳 🎉 🇰🇷

🌏 KAERI x VINATOM: Strengthening Nuclear Cooperation On October 8, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute | KAERI took part in the 16th Vietnam Conference on Nuclear Science and Technology (VINANST-16) in Da Nang, Vietnam. During the Plenary Session, Dr. Chae Young Lim, Senior Vice President of KAERI, served as Chairperson and delivered a plenary presentation titled “Recent Developments and Contributions in Emerging Nuclear Technologies.” His talk highlighted KAERI’s key achievements — including progress in the Small Modular Reactor (SMR) program — and Korea’s continued commitment to nuclear innovation. ⚛️ Later that day, KAERI and VINATOM held an MoU signing ceremony, where Dr. Lim and Dr. Tran Chi Thanh, President of VINATOM, reaffirmed their shared vision for deeper cooperation in nuclear science and technology. 🤝✨ This collaboration marks another milestone in the close partnership between Korea and Vietnam, reinforcing mutual trust and paving the way for future cooperation in nuclear science and technology. 🌿 #KAERI #VINATOM #VINANST16 #Korea #Vietnam #NuclearEnergy #SMR #Innovation #GlobalPartnership