The fusion industry today comprises 43 verified private fusion companies with $6.2 billion in investment. There is increasing optimism on timescales, and there is growing interest from governments in public private partnerships. Furthermore, there is a growing geographical diversity in the interests of fusion, but significant challenges remain. The Department of Energy has announced its Milestone Program for fusion development, and it has committed $50 million. In South Korea, there are significant supply chain capabilities that can be leveraged to bring fusion technology to commercialization and market. There are significant opportunities for cooperation between the US and Korea.
