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South Korea Hosts First IAEA Nuclear Energy Conference

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27 October 2026

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Fusion42 · 27 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

South Korea hosted the first IAEA Nuclear Energy Ministerial Conference in the country, focusing on strengthening nuclear safety, accelerating Small Modular Reactor (SMR) development, and establishing South Korea as a global nuclear power plant production hub amid rising global nuclear demand.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Clean Energy and Energy Storage.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

South Korea is positioning itself as a key player in the global nuclear market by linking its manufacturing with rising international demand, pushing founders in related manufacturing and industrial supply chains to explore new export partnerships.

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