Korea Institute of Energy Technology announces fusion research and specialist training plans
The Korea Institute of Energy Technology said it would pursue core fusion-technology research and specialist training following a preliminary feasibility review approval for the 1.5 trillion-won Naju fusion research facility project. In a November 6 statement, the university said it is building SUCCEX, a 16-tesla superconducting conductor test facility, on campus with the Korea Institute of Fusion Energy. Acting president Park Jin-ho said cooperation would focus on conductor testing, joint plasma research and graduate education linked to research sites.