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Which Countries Use Nuclear Power Without Developing Nuclear Weapons
Nuclear power and nuclear weapons might be rooted in the same technology, but not all nations pursue both. Many have nuclear energy programmes but have opted out of the weapon race.
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Korean Fusion Reactor 'Artificial Sun' Sets Record For Sustaining Plasma At 100 Million Degree Celsius
This temperature is seven times that of the Sun's core, which is 15 million degrees Celsius.
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"Negligible" Impact Of Water Release From Fukushima Plant: South Korea
Japan's plan to release treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant would have "negligible consequences" for South Korea, Seoul said Friday as it tries to assuage rising public concern.
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South Korean Physicists Create "Artificial Sun" To Get Clean Nuclear Energy: Report
Physicists from South Korea have discovered an artificial source of clean nuclear energy by initiating a strong nuclear reaction that produced temperatures seven times higher than the Sun.
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Saudi Energy Minister "Optimistic" On South Korea Being Shortlisted For Nuclear Project
Saudi Arabian Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih said on Friday he was "optimistic" about South Korea being shortlisted to build nuclear power plants for the Middle Eastern kingdom.
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Saudi Arabia Plans To Launch Nuclear Power Tender Next Month: Sources
Saudi Arabia is expected to launch a tender process for its first nuclear reactors as early as next month and will reach out to potential vendors from countries including South Korea, France and China, industry sources said.
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South Korea's President Moon Jae-in Says Plans To Exit Nuclear Power
South Korea's new President Moon Jae-in said today the country will halt plans to build new nuclear power plants and will not extend the lifespan of existing plants, in a bid to phase out nuclear power.
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South Korea Retires Oldest Nuclear Reactor On Its 40th Birthday
South Korea which is the world's fifth-largest consumer of nuclear energy, is permanently closing a nuclear plant for the first time. The 40 year old Kori No. 1 will halt operations at midnight on Sunday.
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South Korea To Pick Spent Nuclear Fuel Site By 2028
South Korea plans to select a site for permanent storage of its high level radioactive waste by 2028, and will also consider looking to store spent nuclear fuel overseas, the government said on Monday.
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North Korea Says it Has Restarted its Nuclear Facilities, Threatens US
North Korea Tuesday announced that it had restarted its Yongbyon nuclear reactor and was ready to use nuclear weapons "any time" against the United States.
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India, South Korea to Enhance Cooperation in Defence, Infrastructure Sectors
In boost to their strategic ties, India and South Korea today decided to enhance cooperation in sectors like shipbuilding, electronics, defence production, infrastructure and energy besides outlining mutual interest in areas of nuclear energy and cyber security.
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South Korea Suggests Northeast Asia Nuclear Safety Group
South Korean President Park Geun-hye on Friday urged the creation of a nuclear safety consultative group in Northeast Asia, given the high number of nuclear power plants in the region and public concerns over safety.
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Nuclear waste a growing headache for South Korea
North Korea's weapons program is not the only nuclear headache for South Korea. The country's radioactive waste storage is filling up as its nuclear power industry burgeons, but what South Korea sees as its best solution - reprocessing the spent fuel so it can be used again - faces stiff opposition from its US ally.
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Which Countries Use Nuclear Power Without Developing Nuclear Weapons
Nuclear power and nuclear weapons might be rooted in the same technology, but not all nations pursue both. Many have nuclear energy programmes but have opted out of the weapon race.
-
Korean Fusion Reactor 'Artificial Sun' Sets Record For Sustaining Plasma At 100 Million Degree Celsius
This temperature is seven times that of the Sun's core, which is 15 million degrees Celsius.
-
"Negligible" Impact Of Water Release From Fukushima Plant: South Korea
Japan's plan to release treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant would have "negligible consequences" for South Korea, Seoul said Friday as it tries to assuage rising public concern.
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South Korean Physicists Create "Artificial Sun" To Get Clean Nuclear Energy: Report
Physicists from South Korea have discovered an artificial source of clean nuclear energy by initiating a strong nuclear reaction that produced temperatures seven times higher than the Sun.
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Saudi Energy Minister "Optimistic" On South Korea Being Shortlisted For Nuclear Project
Saudi Arabian Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih said on Friday he was "optimistic" about South Korea being shortlisted to build nuclear power plants for the Middle Eastern kingdom.
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Saudi Arabia Plans To Launch Nuclear Power Tender Next Month: Sources
Saudi Arabia is expected to launch a tender process for its first nuclear reactors as early as next month and will reach out to potential vendors from countries including South Korea, France and China, industry sources said.
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South Korea's President Moon Jae-in Says Plans To Exit Nuclear Power
South Korea's new President Moon Jae-in said today the country will halt plans to build new nuclear power plants and will not extend the lifespan of existing plants, in a bid to phase out nuclear power.
-
South Korea Retires Oldest Nuclear Reactor On Its 40th Birthday
South Korea which is the world's fifth-largest consumer of nuclear energy, is permanently closing a nuclear plant for the first time. The 40 year old Kori No. 1 will halt operations at midnight on Sunday.
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South Korea To Pick Spent Nuclear Fuel Site By 2028
South Korea plans to select a site for permanent storage of its high level radioactive waste by 2028, and will also consider looking to store spent nuclear fuel overseas, the government said on Monday.
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North Korea Says it Has Restarted its Nuclear Facilities, Threatens US
North Korea Tuesday announced that it had restarted its Yongbyon nuclear reactor and was ready to use nuclear weapons "any time" against the United States.
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India, South Korea to Enhance Cooperation in Defence, Infrastructure Sectors
In boost to their strategic ties, India and South Korea today decided to enhance cooperation in sectors like shipbuilding, electronics, defence production, infrastructure and energy besides outlining mutual interest in areas of nuclear energy and cyber security.
-
South Korea Suggests Northeast Asia Nuclear Safety Group
South Korean President Park Geun-hye on Friday urged the creation of a nuclear safety consultative group in Northeast Asia, given the high number of nuclear power plants in the region and public concerns over safety.
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Nuclear waste a growing headache for South Korea
North Korea's weapons program is not the only nuclear headache for South Korea. The country's radioactive waste storage is filling up as its nuclear power industry burgeons, but what South Korea sees as its best solution - reprocessing the spent fuel so it can be used again - faces stiff opposition from its US ally.
