Kepco Seeks Closer US Ties as Part of Nuclear Export Push
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Korea Electric Power Corp. is looking to bolster ties with the US as it attempts to sell more atomic power stations overseas, according to Chief Executive Officer Kim Dong-cheol.
South Korea is vying to become a major nuclear reactor supplier to Europe and Asia, where governments are turning to the technology to curb dependence on fossil fuels and hit green goals. Korea has edged out western rivals, and has also emerged as an option for countries reluctant to partner with state-owned giants from Russia and China due to security concerns.