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S. Korea seeks nuclear reactor sales to Jordan
SEOUL, April 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will seek to sell Jordan its commercial
nuclear reactors by highlighting its technological prowess and proven track
record in safety at an upcoming conference, the Ministry of Education, Science
and Technology said Sunday.
Minister Ahn Byong-man will explain the country's technological capability in the
designing and construction of nuclear reactors to Khalid Toukan, chairman of
Jordan's Atomic Energy Commission in Beijing, officials said.
The two officials will be in the Chinese capital to take part in the
three-day-long International Ministerial Conference on Nuclear Energy that kicks
off on Monday.
Seoul is currently trying to sell its nuclear reactors abroad and is considering
Jordan and Turkey as potential markets. Both countries have said they want to
build up their atomic energy sectors to meet future energy requirements.
The ministry in charge of fission technology development, said the senior
official will also emphasize South Korea's operational know-how that can be
shared with the Middle East country. South Korean reactors consistently maintain
high operational rates compared to foreign units and experience almost no
safety-related problems.
"The minister will ask Amman to consider South Korea as a future partner in
nuclear technology cooperation," a press release said.
After a late start, with its first commercial reactors going on line in 1977,
the country currently operates 20 units and has the ability to design and build
its own reactors independently.
In addition to talks with Toukan, Ahn will meet with International Atomic Energy
Agency chief Mohamed ElBaradei to discuss the latest developments taking place in
North Korea.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said its inspectors were expelled
from the communist country on Thursday, in the wake of escalating tension
surrounding the April 5 long range rocket launch.
The minister is expected to convey Seoul's regrets over recent actions and
exchange views on how best to resolve the standoff.
The ministry, meanwhile, said that Ahn will deliver a keynote speech elaborating
on Seoul's nuclear energy technology and its commitment to global greenhouse gas
reduction.
yonngong@yna.co.kr
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nuclear reactors by highlighting its technological prowess and proven track
record in safety at an upcoming conference, the Ministry of Education, Science
and Technology said Sunday.
Minister Ahn Byong-man will explain the country's technological capability in the
designing and construction of nuclear reactors to Khalid Toukan, chairman of
Jordan's Atomic Energy Commission in Beijing, officials said.
The two officials will be in the Chinese capital to take part in the
three-day-long International Ministerial Conference on Nuclear Energy that kicks
off on Monday.
Seoul is currently trying to sell its nuclear reactors abroad and is considering
Jordan and Turkey as potential markets. Both countries have said they want to
build up their atomic energy sectors to meet future energy requirements.
The ministry in charge of fission technology development, said the senior
official will also emphasize South Korea's operational know-how that can be
shared with the Middle East country. South Korean reactors consistently maintain
high operational rates compared to foreign units and experience almost no
safety-related problems.
"The minister will ask Amman to consider South Korea as a future partner in
nuclear technology cooperation," a press release said.
After a late start, with its first commercial reactors going on line in 1977,
the country currently operates 20 units and has the ability to design and build
its own reactors independently.
In addition to talks with Toukan, Ahn will meet with International Atomic Energy
Agency chief Mohamed ElBaradei to discuss the latest developments taking place in
North Korea.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said its inspectors were expelled
from the communist country on Thursday, in the wake of escalating tension
surrounding the April 5 long range rocket launch.
The minister is expected to convey Seoul's regrets over recent actions and
exchange views on how best to resolve the standoff.
The ministry, meanwhile, said that Ahn will deliver a keynote speech elaborating
on Seoul's nuclear energy technology and its commitment to global greenhouse gas
reduction.
yonngong@yna.co.kr
(END)
