Korea and Vietnam to Expand Nuclear and High-Tech Industry Cooperation... Laying Groundwork for Ninh Thuan 2 Project Participation

Meeting with Minister Vu Hai Quang, Who Participates in Nuclear Project Feasibility Reviews
Discussions on Nuclear Technology Exchange and Human Resource Training
Expanding Cooperation in Semiconductors and AI

Kim Junggwan, Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy (left), poses for a commemorative photo with Vu Hai Quan, Minister of Science and Technology of Vietnam, before their meeting on the 30th at the Korea Technology Center in Gangnam-gu, Seoul. Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy.

The government has begun to expand nuclear energy cooperation with Vietnam in order to participate in the Ninh Thuan 2 nuclear power project.

On the 30th, at the Korea Technology Center in Seoul, Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Kim Jung-kwan had a meeting with V Hi Qun, Minister of Science and Technology of Vietnam, and announced that they discussed ways to expand bilateral cooperation in advanced industries such as nuclear power, semiconductors, and artificial intelligence (AI).

Minister Qun is responsible for Vietnam's nuclear research and development, human resource development, and nuclear safety regulations. Notably, he is also a member of the National Evaluation Committee, which reviews the results of preliminary feasibility studies on nuclear power projects. This meeting was arranged to strengthen communication between the two governments ahead of Vietnam’s selection of future nuclear power cooperation partners and to broaden the basis for participation by Korean companies.

Minister Kim stressed the importance of cooperation in high-tech industries, including semiconductors and AI, in order to expand bilateral trade and investment relations. He explained that, as Vietnam pursues industrial advancement with the aim of joining the ranks of high-income countries by 2045, it will need a stable, large-scale power supply, which makes further nuclear cooperation between the two countries essential.

The two sides also discussed specific cooperation measures, such as the exchange of nuclear power technology and human resources training. Minister Kim introduced Korea's experience in working with overseas nuclear power project ordering countries and shared updates on the progress and procedures of the Ninh Thuan 2 nuclear power project. They also exchanged views on cooperation trends in the nuclear sector with other partner countries.

Vietnam is promoting nuclear power plant construction in the Ninh Thuan region, and Korea is seeking to participate in the Ninh Thuan 2 project. The government plans to expand intergovernmental cooperation and exchange of personnel and technology in line with Vietnam's project procedures, thereby strengthening the foundation for domestic companies to win contracts.

Minister Kim stated, “We will continue to provide government-level support for winning nuclear power projects by maintaining close communication with Vietnam so that the participation of Korean companies in the Ninh Thuan 2 nuclear project can contribute to the economic development of both countries.”

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