Czech Republic, S. Korea envision wider nuclear, tech ties

What happened: South Korea and the Czech Republic aim to widen cooperation in nuclear energy, robotics and batteries, building on the Dukovany nuclear project, officials said at a national day reception. Key numbers: Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power signed a June 2025 contract for two reactors at Dukovany, with an option for two more at Why it matters: South Korea's industry minister pledged government support and hoped the project would lead to further nuclear cooperation, including at Temelin. Officials cited cooperation in semiconductors, AI, advanced manufacturing and defense technology.

South Korea and the Czech Republic aim to widen cooperation in nuclear energy, robotics and batteries, building on the Dukovany nuclear project, officials said at a national day reception.

South Korea's industry minister pledged government support and hoped the project would lead to further nuclear cooperation, including at Temelin. Officials cited cooperation in semiconductors, AI, advanced manufacturing and defense technology.