Overview

• South Korea and the Czech Republic have reaffirmed their commitment to the $18 billion Dukovany nuclear reactor deal, despite a court injunction delaying the contract signing.
• The Brno Regional Court issued a temporary injunction following a legal challenge by French energy company EDF, the losing bidder in the nuclear tender process.
• Czech cabinet approval has been granted to proceed with the contract immediately after the injunction is lifted, ensuring the project remains on track.
• The two nations signed 14 agreements and MOUs, expanding their collaboration into advanced manufacturing, energy technologies, and supply chain partnerships.
• The Dukovany project is critical for Czech energy independence and represents South Korea’s first overseas nuclear export since 2009.