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RoK, Indonesia eye stronger industrial cooperation

The Republic of Korea (RoK) and Indonesia plan to discuss measures to boost bilateral cooperation on nuclear power generation, supply chains of major minerals and other advanced industry sectors, the RoK’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy said on May 15.
Seoul (VNA) – The Republic of Korea (RoK) andIndonesia plan to discuss measures to boost bilateral cooperation on nuclearpower generation, supply chains of major minerals and other advanced industrysectors, the RoK’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy said on May 15.

Korean First Vice Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Jang Young-jin is on afour-day trip to Jakarta from May 14 for talks with senior Indonesianofficials, including economic minister Airlangga Hartarto and energyminister Arifin Tasrif, on industry issues of mutual interests.

According to the ministry, the RoK will propose enhancedties in the nuclear power industry, as Indonesia announced a plan to build itsfirst commercial nuclear power plant by 2039 to achieve net-zero goals.

Jang also plans to discuss joint research projects with Indonesianofficials to strengthen cooperation on supply chains of major minerals, as wellas ways to work more closely on batteries and electric vehicles (EVs).

Indonesia is the world's No.1 producer of nickel, while theRoK secures advanced technologies in the battery and EV sectors./.
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