The announcement comes as the power giant tries to expand renewables, gas and nuclear at the dawn of President Donald Trump's second term.

South Korea said denuclearization was still the goal after President Donald Trump used a phrase that could imply recognition of North Korea as a nuclear-armed state.

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A prominent U.S. expert said Wednesday that President Donald Trump's recent reference to North Korea as a "nuclear power" appears to be a "realistic" view of North Korean threats following a look at how the security challenge has evolved.

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If Trump’s remarks signal a shift toward recognizing North Korea as a nuclear power, potentially laying the groundwork for arms reduction talks rather than complete denuclearization, the consequences for South Korea could be catastrophic.

North Korea’s state media reported on Donald Trump’s inauguration in its first direct acknowledgement of his return to the White House and adopted a neutral tone without referencing the president’s characterization of Pyongyang as a “nuclear power.

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A record 47% of the European Union’s electricity is from solar and other renewables, showing the gap between the EU and Trump's fossil fuel push.

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Nuclear energy stocks roared higher Thursday, extending gains earlier in the week amid expectations of growing energy demand driven by AI after President Trump announced a $500 billion AI infrastructure project.

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's defence ministry said on Tuesday the denuclearisation of North Korea must continue to be the goal necessary for lasting global peace, after reports that U.S. President Donald Trump had called Pyongyang "a nuclear power."