The nuclear sector relies heavily on a highly qualified competent and specialized  workforce for its safety, sustainability and high levels of performance. Countries already operating nuclear facilities, as well as those introducing nuclear power, need to ensure that they have the right workforce not only today, but also in the future. Many of the human resource development needs are common across the entire nuclear power community. Iaea.org

Preparations for a June 12 summit between the leaders of the U.S. and North Korea are back in full swing, with negotiators at the Panmunjom truce village inside the demilitarized zone working to set the details of a denuclearization deal that would allow both sides to claim a success. Asia.nikkei.com

A dome lift at a Chinese nuclear plant has paved the way for the construction of a nuclear reactor at Bradwell B in Essex. Newcivilengineer.com

The cost of nuclear new build is nearly a fifth higher than expected due to delays, a new study has found. Theengineer.com