Bill Gates May Visit Korea as Early as Next Month...Seeking Meeting with Prime Minister Han
Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft and Chairman of the Gates Foundation, is reportedly considering a visit to Korea as early as next month, during which he is seeking to meet with Prime Minister Han Sung-Sook.
Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft and chairman of the Gates Foundation, is holding a press conference at the Conrad Hotel in Yeouido, Seoul on the 20th. 2025.8.21 Photo by Kang Jin-hyung
View original imageAccording to the information and communications technology (ICT) industry and other sources on July 29, Chairman Gates’ side recently requested a meeting with Prime Minister Han, and they are currently in discussions regarding the schedule and agenda. However, the specific date of his visit and the exact details of the meeting have not been finalized yet.
It was reported that Microsoft Korea stated it could not confirm the details at this time.
Chairman Gates last visited Korea in August of the previous year, where he discussed collaboration in artificial intelligence (AI) and next-generation small modular reactors (SMRs). During that visit, he also met with key business leaders, including SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won, HD Hyundai Chairman Chung Ki-sun, and Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong, to explore potential cooperation in next-generation nuclear power, bio, and AI fields.
Chairman Gates is also the founder and Chairman of the Board of TerraPower, a next-generation nuclear power company. TerraPower is currently developing the ‘Natrium’ reactor, a next-generation SMR that combines molten salt-based energy storage systems, enabling output adjustment and enhanced safety as part of its advanced nuclear power technology.
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The next-generation SMR ‘Natrium’ reactor technology being developed by TerraPower is attracting attention for its ability to combine molten salt-based energy storage systems, which enables output to be adjusted according to power demand and enhances safety.
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