Vice Minister Koo Attends the Launch Ceremony of the IAEA ATLAS

- Vice Minister Koo Hyuk Chae attends the launch ceremony of the IAEA ATLAS and discusses international standards and cooperation for maritime nuclear energy- Pursuing future growth drivers in maritime nuclear energy, including the development of SMR-powered vessels based on the SEED and K-Moonshot projects 【Relevant National Task】 26-4. Securing technological sovereignty through strategic international cooperation in science and technology ​ Koo Hyuk Chae, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Science and ICT (“MSIT”; Minister and Deputy Prime Minister for Science and ICT Bae Kyung-hoon), attended the launch ceremony of ATLAS (Atomic Technologies Licensed for Applications at Sea) of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), held in Washington, D.C., from August 26 (Wednesday) to 27 (Thursday), as the head of the Republic of Korea delegation. He emphasized the importance of international cooperation for the future of maritime nuclear energy and shared Korea’s current state and commitment to cooperation. ​ As tackling climate change and improving energy security have emerged as key priorities for the international community, interest in new technological solutions for achieving c...