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Al Etihad
2 days ago
- Health
- Al Etihad
UAE, Republic of Korea explore prospects for medical cooperation in radiation oncology
21 June 2025 14:12 ABU DHABI (WAM)The Medical Korea 2025 in the UAE symposium was held Saturday in Abu Dhabi, jointly organised by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea and the Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI), under the theme, 'New Horizons in Radiation Therapy: Particle Beam Therapy'.The event brought together a wide range of international specialists and experts in the field of radiation oncology and was hosted at Le Royal Meridien Abu symposium aimed to advance scientific and clinical cooperation between the UAE and the Republic of Korea, and to strengthen academic exchange in the latest cancer treatment technologies, particularly proton therapy, and carbon ion initiative comes in response to the growing global demand for innovative and effective medical solutions to combat the rising challenges of cancer, and underscores the shared commitment of both countries to advancing precision medicine and high-quality patient the beginning of the event, Park Jong Kyoung, Minister and Consul General of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea to the UAE delivered the keynote address. In his remarks, he cited statistics from the World Health Organisation (WHO), highlighting that more than 20 million people around the world are diagnosed with cancer each year, and 10 million lives are lost to the disease said that the number of cancer cases is projected to surpass 35 million per year within the next 25 years. 'Cancer, one of the greatest threats to humanity, remains a leading cause of death in both Korea and the UAE. Medical professionals in both countries are working on the task of curing cancer,' he stressed that this alarming figure underscores the need for unified scientific and medical efforts between the two countries to confront this shared global health indicated, "Korea is actively applying world-class advanced radiation technologies in clinical practice, including proton therapy and carbon ion therapy, which are the focus of today's event. I understand that the UAE is also making significant efforts to guarantee a healthy life free from the burden of cancer as demonstrated by its recent decision to introduce carbon ion accelerator facility."He also highlighted the depth of the strategic partnership between the Republic of Korea and the UAE, which began with the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant project in 2009. "Korea and the UAE have built a multifaceted partnership. I hope that the strong partnership between the two countries, which has been steadily solidified in the four key sectors of nuclear, energy, defence, and investment, will continue to expand into the healthcare sector as well," he concluded.
Hans India
06-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
South Korean delegation to visit Czech Republic for nuclear power plant deal
Seoul: A South Korean delegation was set to travel to the Czech Republic on Tuesday to attend the signing ceremony of a multibillion-dollar nuclear power plant deal and discuss expanding bilateral economic cooperation with the European country, Seoul's industry ministry said. The delegation, comprising government and parliamentary officials, will pay a two-day visit to Prague to attend the ceremony slated for Wednesday, according to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy. It will also meet with the Czech prime minister and president of the Senate to discuss expanding bilateral economic cooperation in the nuclear power plant and advanced industries, as well as infrastructure, Yonhap news agency reported. South Korean delegates include Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun, Land Minister Park Sang-woo and Rep. Lee Chul-gyu, chair of the parliamentary industry committee. A South Korean consortium, led by Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co. (KHNP), will sign a final agreement with the Czech's Elektrarna Dukovany II on the project to build two nuclear power units at the Dukovany power plant, located some 200 kilometres south of Prague. The deal, estimated to be worth 26 trillion won (US$18.8 billion), marks South Korea's first overseas nuclear power plant project since 2009, when the KHNP won the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant contract in the United Arab Emirates. In July 2024, South Korea was selected as the preferred bidder for the Czech project.
Korea Herald
06-05-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
S. Korean delegation to visit Czech Republic for nuclear power plant deal
A South Korean delegation was set to travel to the Czech Republic on Tuesday to attend the signing ceremony of a multibillion-dollar nuclear power plant deal and discuss expanding bilateral economic cooperation with the European country, Seoul's industry ministry said. The delegation, comprising government and parliamentary officials, will pay a two-day visit to Prague to attend the ceremony slated for Wednesday, according to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy. It will also meet with the Czech prime minister and president of the Senate to discuss expanding bilateral economic cooperation in the nuclear power plant and advanced industries, as well as infrastructure. South Korean delegates include Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun, Land Minister Park Sang-woo and Rep. Lee Chul-gyu, chair of the parliamentary industry committee. A South Korean consortium, led by Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co., will sign a final agreement with the Czech's Elektrarna Dukovany II on the project to build two nuclear power units at the Dukovany power plant, located some 200 kilometers south of Prague. The deal, estimated to be worth 26 trillion won ($18.8 billion), marks South Korea's first overseas nuclear power plant project since 2009, when the KHNP won the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant contract in the United Arab Emirates. In July 2024, South Korea was selected as the preferred bidder for the Czech project. (Yonhap)
Korea Herald
09-04-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
S. Korea on course to conclude negotiations on Czech nuclear power plant project: minister
South Korea is on course to conclude negotiations for a project to build a nuclear power plant in the Czech Republic, Seoul's industry minister said Wednesday, as the final agreement for the highly anticipated project is being delayed. "We have completed documentations for the project, and local procedures, such as a legal review and board meetings, are currently under way," Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun told the parliamentary committee on industry and trade. "We hope to finalize the agreement in late April or early May at the latest," he added. A South Korean consortium, led by the state-run Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co. (KHNP), was selected as the preferred bidder in July 2024 to build two reactors at the Dukovany power plant in the East European country. If finalized, the deal, estimated at 24 trillion won ($16.7 billion), would mark South Korea's first overseas nuclear power plant project since 2009, when KHNP won the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant contract in the United Arab Emirates. The consortium had initially aimed to strike a final deal on the project by the end of March. Meanwhile, Ahn said the government is also working to resolve Seoul's designation as a "sensitive" country by the US Department of Energy, set to take effect Tuesday. In early January, the DOE placed South Korea in the "lowest" category of its "sensitive and other designated countries list," reportedly due to technical security issues. The listing has sparked concerns it may hinder bilateral technology cooperation between Seoul and Washington. In a recent meeting with US Energy Secretary Chris Wright, the two sides agreed on the need for bilateral cooperation in the nuclear power plant sector, Ahn said. Ahn met with Wright in Washington last month to discuss the "sensitive" country listing issue and energy cooperation. (Yonhap)
