Activities
Our network organizes a variety of activities to connect Korean nuclear researchers in New England. These include seminars, journal clubs, networking events, and collaborative projects. Through these activities, we aim to share knowledge, foster professional growth, and strengthen our community.
2026
Dr. Young Suk Bang, Managing Director of FNC Technology Co., Ltd.’s U.S. Maryland Branch, gave a talk titled “Analysis of Global Nuclear Industry Trends and Business Opportunities,” drawing on his more than 20 years of experience in the nuclear industry in South Korea. The seminar was held at the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Boston, followed by a discussion on the key challenges to strengthening U.S.-Korea cooperation in the nuclear industry, as well as opportunities for investment and business expansion by Korean nuclear companies in the United States.
The thrid seminar was held at MIT PSFC where Dr. Inwoo Song (Commonwealth Fusion Systems) gave a talk on developments and industry trends in nuclear fusion energy. The seminar was followed by a discussion on key challenges and future directions for fusion technology development in Korea.
The members of Korean Nuclear Energy Researcher Network participated in 2025 Deep Tech Connect. Through this gathering, we fostered meaningful conversations among researchers in the same field while also creating new connections with scientists from other disciplines and exploring opportunities for future collaboration.
2025
The second seminar was held at the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Boston and professor Youho Lee (Seoul National University) gave a seminar on the development and qualification of accident tolerant fuels.
The first seminar was held at MIT PSFC where professor Sung Joong Kim (Hanyang University) gave a seminar on the development and recent trends of small modular reactors (SMRs).