South Korea and the Czech Republic reaffirmed their commitment to energy and nuclear cooperation during ministerial talks in Seoul on Monday and Tuesday. The 2nd South Korea-Czech Supply Chain & Energy Dialogue focused on expanding collaboration in nuclear power, advanced industries and clean energy. The South Korea-Czech Energy Technology Forum brought together over 150 government, industry and research leaders to discuss carbon-free energy technologies, including nuclear power, hydrogen and energy storage systems.

The meetings come as Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power (KHNP) awaits the finalization of its $17.4 billion contract to build the Dukovany Nuclear Power Plant in the Czech Republic. The deal was delayed by a temporary regulatory review after legal challenges from Westinghouse (U.S.) and EDF (France). The settlement between Westinghouse, KEPCO and KHNP in January resolved the intellectual property dispute, clearing a path for the Czech project to move forward. However, the specific terms of the settlement remain confidential.