Originally Posted by
ORAC
I think they’d prefer French technology anyway.
HEU rectors have a longer life but have NPT issues, as discussed. South Korea, on the other hand, already has a domestic nuclear industry with 24 working reactors procuring a third of the countries electricity. Supporting the refuelling of their own boats every 5-10 years wouldn’t be a major step once they have the designs.
All they need to do now is convince France. They haven't offered their nuke tech to anyone yet.