South Gyeongsang Province has signed cooperation agreements with nuclear innovator Seaborg to drive SMR (Small Modular Reactor) development in Korea.

Announced at the Gyeongnam SMR International Conference, the partnership aligns with the province’s vision to invest KRW2.6 trillion (USD1.8 billion) by 2032 in nuclear technology and SMR industry growth.​​​​​​​​​

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Governor Park Wan-soo highlighted SMRs as crucial carbon-free, stable energy solutions in a rapidly electrifying world. Seaborg’s CMSR (Compact Molten Salt Reactor) technology offers 24 years of operational life and self-cooling liquid salt fuel. Both collaborations reinforce South Gyeongsang’s goal to establish itself as a global SMR hub. The province has also dedicated KRW16 billion (USD11.5 million) through 2026 to support nuclear industry infrastructure.

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Read the full article: World Nuclear News

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​(Image: South Gyeongsang province)

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