South Korea has included fusion energy in its federal strategic innovation initiative as it looks to strengthen industries considered important to future national growth.

The government plans a public-private national fusion device targeting first power generation by 2035 and commercial power in the 2040s, alongside work on supply chains and regulation.

It also plans $7.1bn (€6bn) of R&D investment in key equipment over the next five years, although the amount that will flow specifically to fusion has not yet been detailed.