Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) is set to enhance its collaboration with Yeongdeok County through the construction of a new nuclear power plant. The initiative aims to stimulate the local economy, promote the development of an eco-friendly energy city, and address the crisis of regional decline by leveraging the nuclear facility as a growth engine for local development.
On July 29, KHNP announced that it signed a "Mutual Cooperation Agreement for the Construction of a New Nuclear Power Plant and Local Development" with Yeongdeok County.
The signing ceremony, held at KHNP's headquarters in Gyeongju, was attended by over 20 officials, including Choi Il-gyeong, KHNP's Vice President and Head of the Business Division, Jo Joo-hong, the Mayor of Yeongdeok, and Jo Sang-jun, the Chairman of the Yeongdeok County Council. They discussed strategies for the successful advancement of the new nuclear plant and ways to foster mutual growth.
Under the agreement, KHNP and Yeongdeok County will collaborate on administrative procedures to facilitate the smooth execution of this large-scale national project and address current issues. They also plan to implement various mutual benefit projects aimed at revitalizing the local economy, supporting residents, and nurturing local talent.
KHNP intends to strengthen its cooperative framework with Yeongdeok County through this agreement, aiming to ensure that the construction of the new nuclear plant serves as a model for mutual growth that enhances both national energy competitiveness and local development.
Choi Il-gyeong stated, "We will construct a nuclear power plant that prioritizes safety based on world-class nuclear technology, and through practical mutual benefit projects, we will work together to shape the future of Yeongdeok County for the next 100 years."
On July 29, KHNP announced that it signed a "Mutual Cooperation Agreement for the Construction of a New Nuclear Power Plant and Local Development" with Yeongdeok County.
The signing ceremony, held at KHNP's headquarters in Gyeongju, was attended by over 20 officials, including Choi Il-gyeong, KHNP's Vice President and Head of the Business Division, Jo Joo-hong, the Mayor of Yeongdeok, and Jo Sang-jun, the Chairman of the Yeongdeok County Council. They discussed strategies for the successful advancement of the new nuclear plant and ways to foster mutual growth.
Under the agreement, KHNP and Yeongdeok County will collaborate on administrative procedures to facilitate the smooth execution of this large-scale national project and address current issues. They also plan to implement various mutual benefit projects aimed at revitalizing the local economy, supporting residents, and nurturing local talent.
KHNP intends to strengthen its cooperative framework with Yeongdeok County through this agreement, aiming to ensure that the construction of the new nuclear plant serves as a model for mutual growth that enhances both national energy competitiveness and local development.
Choi Il-gyeong stated, "We will construct a nuclear power plant that prioritizes safety based on world-class nuclear technology, and through practical mutual benefit projects, we will work together to shape the future of Yeongdeok County for the next 100 years."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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