New atomic energy agency founded in merger of 2 institutes

New atomic energy agency founded in merger of 2 institutes

MITO, Japan - A ceremony to launch the Japan Atomic Energy Agency is held in Tokai village in Ibaraki Prefecture on Oct. 1. The agency was established by merging the Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute and the Japan Nuclear Cycle Development Institute.

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