Czech envoy backs Korean nuclear tech, signals interest in AI, security ties

Czech Ambassador to Korea Ivan Jancarek has praised Korea’s nuclear technology and welcomed the signing of a major nuclear power agreement between Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) and Czech utility CEZ Group, calling it a milestone for bilateral cooperation and a foundation for expanding strategic ties into other high-tech industries. In an interview with The Korea Times on July 8 at the Czech Embassy in Seoul, Jancarek said the agreement, signed on June 1, enables the construction of two nuclear reactors at the Dukovany Nuclear Power Station and positions KHNP as the Czech Republic’s preferred nuclear partner. “This deal is not the end — it’s just the beginning,” the ambassador said. “The whole process started in 2022 with three bidders, and in July 2024, the Czech government selected KHNP as the preferred bidder. Now, we are entering the implementation phase, which could last 15 to 20 years.” Under the agreement, KHNP will supply APR1000 reactors, and negotiations with U.S. stakeholders and rights holders have ensured compatibility with Western standards. Jancarek emWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times