A 'Radioisotope Research Center' to Be Established in Gijang-gun, Busan

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Perspective view of the isotope research center to be built in Gijang-gun, Busan.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] On the 16th at 3 p.m., Busan City, Gijang County, and the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute will sign a "Memorandum of Understanding for the Success of the Radioisotope Convergence Research Infrastructure Project" at the 7th floor International Protocol Room of Busan City Hall.

This project aims to establish an "Isotope Utilization Research Center" to support industry by utilizing and commercializing isotope raw materials produced at the export-oriented new research reactor (Gijang-ro), promoting research on product development using isotopes and supporting companies.

The Isotope Research Center will be constructed within the Gijang County Radiation Medical and Science Industrial Complex with a total project cost of 33.1 billion KRW (23.1 billion KRW national funds, 5 billion KRW city funds, 5 billion KRW county funds), covering a total floor area of 6,227㎡ and four stories above ground, and is scheduled to begin full operation in 2023.

As a result, it is expected to contribute to the early establishment of a specialized radioisotope cluster by supporting industries located in the Gijang County Radiation Medical and Science Industrial Complex and fostering new companies, thereby contributing to export industrialization.

As a central axis of research and development (R&D) linked with national large-scale facilities in the isotope field, it is also expected to play a significant role in new isotope development, isotope convergence research, technology industrialization, and revitalization of the radiation medical industry.

Byun Sung-wan, Acting Mayor of Busan, said, "With the export-oriented new research reactor and the completion of the Radioisotope Convergence Research Infrastructure Project in 2023, it will inject vitality into the overall Busan economy."

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