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South Korean Consortium Begins Design Phase for Missouri's NextGen MURR Reactor

The $10 million agreement marks South Korea's first export of nuclear reactor technology to the U.S., advancing medical isotope production and global reactor strategies.

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This file photo provided by Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI) shows research reactor 'Hanaro.' (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE)(Yonhap)
This file photo, provided by the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI), shows the TRIGA Mark-II research reactor, which was adopted from the U.S. in July 1959. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
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Overview

  • The Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, Hyundai Engineering, and MPR Associates have signed a $10 million contract with the University of Missouri for the initial design phase of the NextGen MURR research reactor.
  • This project represents South Korea’s first export of its nuclear reactor technology to the United States, a significant milestone in its global reactor export ambitions.
  • The design study package will evaluate site conditions, conduct environmental impact assessments, and establish preliminary cost and scheduling estimates for the 20 MW reactor.
  • The NextGen MURR reactor aims to secure a domestic supply of critical medical isotopes and advance nuclear research, positioning Missouri as a leader in nuclear health technologies.
  • The South Korean government plans to leverage this project to expand exports of its SMART small modular reactors and research reactors globally by mid-2025.