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Korea science ministry to boost global cooperation with fusion technology leaders
South Korea\'s Ministry of Science and ICT plans to expand international cooperation to commercialise fusion power with leading countries including Britain and the United States. First Vice Minister Ku Hyuk-chae attended the Global Fusion Policy Summit in London and discussed ways to broaden bilateral and multilateral cooperation. The meeting explored extending cooperation beyond technology development to regulation, commercialisation and industrial ecosystems. Ku also met a British energy minister to review joint R&D and discuss further cooperation.
AI & Enterprise
Seoul to host IAEA fusion energy conference in October 2027
South Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT said on April 2 it will host the 31st IAEA Fusion Energy Conference in Seoul in October 2027. The ministry said it signed an agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency to support preparations. About 1,500 government officials and fusion experts from around 40 countries are expected. The event will discuss research results, commercialisation strategies, cooperation, regulation and standards, and private investment.
AI & Enterprise
National AI committee holds seminar on coexistence of AI and nuclear fusion
South Korea\'s National AI Strategic Committee held a seminar on Jan. 14 featuring Lee Kyung-soo, vice chair of the National Science and Technology Advisory Council, on the theme of the United States\' Genesis Mission. Lee highlighted the complementary roles of AI and nuclear fusion, saying AI can speed fusion commercialisation while fusion can supply clean energy needed to run AI. Participants agreed AI should drive integrated change across science, industry, energy and security.