[Featured Stock] TPC Surges on News of Nuclear Parts Production Using 3D Printing

A view of Shin Hanul Units 1 and 2 located in Uljin, Gyeongbuk.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Jung-yoon] TPC is showing strong performance during trading on the 27th following news that Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power has succeeded in manufacturing nuclear power plant components using 3D printing technology.

As of 2:18 PM on the same day, TPC is trading at 6,810 KRW, up 24.04% compared to the previous trading day.

According to relevant government departments, Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power recently developed technology to produce impellers for nuclear power plants using 3D printing technology. The impeller is a secondary system component used in pumps that supply cooling water to the reactor. Previously, KHNP began R&D on 3D printing impeller production in 2020 in collaboration with the Korea Institute of Nuclear Safety Graduate School (KINGS).

Additionally, Smack is also recording gains today. At the same time, Smack rose 9.36% from the previous day to 2,220 KRW.

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