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Spotlight Korea Forum

Organiser Energy Market Authority and Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co., Ltd. (KHNP)
Date 30 Oct 2026, 10:40 - 12:30 hrs
Venue Level 4, Melati Ballroom, Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore

Time (GMT +8)

Programme
10:40 – 10:45 hrs

Welcome remarks by EMA

  • Eugene Toh, Assistant Chief Executive, Energy Technologies Division, Energy Market Authority (EMA)
10:45 – 10:50 hrs

Special Keynote Address

  • Kim Jun-min, Acting Ambassador, Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Singapore
10:50 – 10:55 hrs

Welcome Remarks
10:55 – 11:15 hrs

Presentation 1: Enabling Successful SMR Deployment: From Construction to Operation

  • Jerng Dong-wook, President, KINGS (KEPCO International Nuclear Graduate School)
11:15 – 11:45 hrs

Session 1: Lessons Learned in Nuclear Adoption: Building SMR Readiness

Drawing on Korea’s experience in nuclear development, this session explores how countries considering nuclear energy can build readiness for SMR adoption. Discussions will focus on regulatory and institutional frameworks, workforce development, and stakeholder engagement. Panelists will examine lessons from established nuclear programmes and their implications for the opportunities and challenges facing nuclear newcomers.

11:45 – 12:00 hrs

Presentation 2: Lessons Learned in Nuclear Adoption: Building SMR Readiness
12:00 – 12:30 hrs

Session 2: Vision for the SMR Era: Strengthening Industrial Capability

This session explores the industrial capabilities needed to translate SMR ambitions into successful deployment. Building on the preceding presentation on construction and operation, discussions will focus on supply chain readiness, manufacturing capacity, quality assurance, and a skilled workforce. Panelists will also consider how international partnerships and collaboration between Korean and Singaporean organisations can support the development of a sustainable SMR industrial ecosystem.

  • Chia Meng Hwee, Director, Nuclear Development Department, Energy Market Authority (EMA)
  • Tark Kyoung-yool, Director, Doosan Enerbility
  • Kim Nam-gil, Director, Market Research Division, Korea Nuclear Association for International Cooperation (KNA)
  • Moderator: Dr Jonathan Cobb, Senior Programme Lead, Climate. World Nuclear Association (WNA)

*Programme subject to change