JEJU-DO < invest Korea

The Ministry of Science, ICT, and Future Planning (MSIP) and the National Fusion Research Institute (NFRI) announced Tuesday that they successfully attracted the 12th International Symposium on Fusion Nuclear Technology (ISFNT).

MSIP explained that Jeju was named to hold the 12th symposium at 11th event in Barcelona, Spain, which was held from September 16 to September 20. The 12th symposium will be held from September 14, 2015 to September 18.

ISFNT is an international academic event where experts gather to discuss and exchange views on nuclear fusion reactor engineering. It is held biannually since its first symposium in Tokyo, Japan in 1988, and draws experts and researchers in the field of nuclear fusion from about 20 countries.

MSIP and NFRI noted that the symposium will facilitate technological exchanges home and abroad and fostering talents, adding that it will also enhance the prestige of Korea and contribute to the regional economy.

They also forecast that it will serve as a good opportunity to introduce Korea’s technology and nuclear fusion companies to the world and lead to exports.

** This article was translated from the Korean.