Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) has hosted a small modular reactor (SMR) technology seminar with the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) in Bangkok aimed at expanding bilateral cooperation in next-generation nuclear energy. The was a follow-up to a memorandum of understanding signed in June 2025 on cooperation in the SMR sector. Some 80 experts from both countries attended the seminar, including officials from Thailand’s Energy Ministry, regulatory authorities, industry representatives and academics.
Major Korean nuclear industry participants included officials from Korea Electric Power Corp E&C, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI), Kepco Nuclear Fuel and Doosan Enerbility. During the discussions, participants shared energy policies from both countries and delivered presentations on the characteristics and development status of innovative SMRs, as well as safety interpretation and supply chain development. Presentations were made on various topics including South Korea’s innovative SMR (i-SMR) technology.
Siriwat Chedsi, Deputy Governor of the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, said cooperation with KHNP would support Thailand’s power transition policy. “This seminar is expected to serve as an important driving force for building a foundation for SMR cooperation,” he said.
Park In-sik, head of KHNP’s export business division, said the event further strengthened the groundwork for technology exchanges between the two countries. “KHNP will continue to work closely with EGAT to support Thailand’s sustainable energy transition while expanding SMR business opportunities across the ASEAN (Southeast Asian) region,” he noted.
