The EU is keen to expand its clean energy production cooperation with Korea.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said, “This is not only a climate imperative, it is a strategic one. We see strong potential in the areas of hydrogen and offshore wind, and there is great potential to develop business partnerships in the nuclear energy space, including small modular reactors.”

She said the move will help strengthen its energy security at a critical time with the Middle East crisis, and enhance competitiveness over the long term.

Semiconductors will be another focus area. “Building on these strengths, we will deepen our cooperation across research and innovation and across the AI stack,” she added.

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