Nano Nuclear Energy Inc. (NNE) is heading east. The company announced Tuesday that it signed a memorandum of understanding with DS Dansuk Co., Ltd., a publicly traded South Korean industrial firm, to work together on developing, localizing, and deploying micro modular reactor systems in South Korea.
The deal isn't binding, but it sets up a formal collaboration framework designed to plug Nano Nuclear into South Korea's industrial ecosystem, regulatory machinery, and regional networks. At the heart of the partnership is Nano Nuclear's KRONOS MMR Energy System, a stationary high-temperature gas-cooled microreactor that the companies plan to adapt for Korean deployment.
DS Dansuk's Role in the Partnership
DS Dansuk isn't just a partner on paper. The company is expected to act as Nano Nuclear's primary industrial coordinator on the ground in South Korea, helping with everything from finding sites to navigating regulations and building local supply chains. DS Dansuk brings serious credentials across energy, chemical processing, advanced manufacturing, and industrial services, along with deep ties within South Korea's industrial networks.
Han Seung-uk, Chair of DS Dansuk, framed the partnership as a pivotal step forward: "This agreement with Nano Nuclear Energy (NNE), which is unrivaled in next-generation reactor technology, will be an important turning point in implementing carbon-neutral solutions."
One Factory, One Microreactor
The MOU dovetails with South Korea's emerging "One Factory, One MMR" concept, an ambitious vision that involves placing nuclear microreactors directly at industrial sites. The idea is straightforward: provide continuous, carbon-free power without burdening the national grid. For energy-intensive industries, that's a compelling proposition.
Nano Nuclear and DS Dansuk plan to collaborate on adapting the KRONOS design for Korean applications, developing licensing pathways, identifying pilot sites, and establishing localized manufacturing and workforce training programs.