Jo He-rim

South Korea

Reporter at The Korea Herald

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KHNP vows cost-effective nuclear build, eyes European markets

6 days ago | koreaherald.com | Jo He-rim

PRAGUE — Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power’s 50 years of experience and proven supply chain give it a competitive edge over rivals in securing the Czech Republic’s $18 billion nuclear project, President and CEO Whang Joo-ho said Thursday. Although the contract, originally set to be signed this week, has been temporarily delayed by a court injunction following a legal challenge from a losing bidder, Whang emphasized that KHNP is fully prepared to move forward once legal hurdles are cleared.
Korea-Czech nuclear deal advances despite court injunction

1 week ago | koreaherald.com | Jo He-rim

Czech PM vows swift action to avoid delays in $18 billion Dukovany projectPRAGUE ― South Korea and the Czech Republic reaffirmed their commitment on Wednesday to advance their $18 billion nuclear power plant construction deal and expand cooperation across key industrial sectors, despite a court ruling that temporarily delayed the contract signing.
South Korea, Czech Republic reaffirm $18 billion nuclear deal

1 week ago | koreaherald.com | Jo He-rim

PRAGUE -- South Korea and the Czech Republic reaffirmed their commitment on Wednesday to advance their $18 billion nuclear power plant construction deal and expand cooperation across key industrial sectors, despite a court ruling that temporarily delayed the contract signing.
Czech utility CEZ to appeal court ruling, vows to proceed with Korea nuclear deal

1 week ago | koreaherald.com | Jo He-rim

PRAGUE – Czech energy utility CEZ said Wednesday it will challenge a court injunction that has temporarily blocked its $18 billion nuclear plant deal with Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power, vowing to move forward with the project and minimize delays and related costs.
South Korea’s Czech nuclear plant deal halted by court injunction

1 week ago | asianews.network | Jo He-rim

May 7, 2025DUKOVANY – A Czech court has blocked Elektrarna Dukovany II, a subsidiary of the country’s main power company, from signing an $18 billion nuclear plant contract with South Korea’s Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power, following a preliminary injunction filed by French energy firm EDF, which lost in the bidding process. The contract signing ceremony between Elektrarna Dukovany II and KHNP, scheduled for Wednesday, has been effectively suspended due to the court’s decision.
Korea reaffirms commitment to Czech nuclear project despite court pause

1 week ago | koreaherald.com | Jo He-rim

PRAGUE, Czech Republic — South Korean Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun expressed confidence that Korea’s nuclear plant deal with the Czech Republic will move forward smoothly, despite a surprise court ruling on Tuesday that temporarily blocked an $18 billion contract between Korean and Czech energy companies.
Korea’s Czech nuclear plant deal halted by court injunction

1 week ago | koreaherald.com | Jo He-rim

Dukovany, Czech Republic -- A Czech court has blocked Elektrarna Dukovany II, a subsidiary of the country’s main power company, from signing an $18 billion nuclear plant contract with South Korea’s Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power, following a preliminary injunction filed by French energy firm EDF, which lost in the bidding process. The contract signing ceremony between Elektrarna Dukovany II and KHNP, scheduled for Wednesday, has been effectively suspended due to the court’s decision.
SK Telecom scrambles to restore trust after massive data breach

2 weeks ago | koreaherald.com | Jo He-rim

Hit by 'worst-ever' hack, telecom giant loses 70,000 users in just two daysSouth Korea’s leading mobile carrier SK Telecom is facing mounting fallout from a recent hacking incident, with more than 70,000 users switching to rival providers in just two days after the company began offering free USIM card replacements.
[Photo News] LG, Guggenheim celebrate art

2 weeks ago | koreaherald.com | Jo He-rim

Artworks by Kim A-young, the first Korean to win the LG Guggenheim Award, are being showcased on public signage in Times Square, New York, from Monday through May 25, LG said Tuesday. A video featuring Kim’s “Delivery Dancer” series and celebrating her award is expected to be seen by about 10 million people while on display, according to the company. (LG)[email protected]
Jusung Engineering adopts 3-CEO system in succession push

2 weeks ago | koreaherald.com | Jo He-rim

Jusung Engineering, a first-generation chipmaking equipment company in Korea, is transitioning from a single-CEO to a three-CEO structure, signaling a strategic push for leadership succession. The company announced Monday that its board has approved a plan to divide the CEO role, previously held solely by founder Hwang Chul-joo, into three distinct areas: research and development, sales, and strategy.