As the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy stated that negotiations with the United States over a stake investment in Westinghouse are "underway in the range of 5-10%," nuclear power-related stocks were mostly trading higher in the morning session on the 22nd. News that Korea and the U.S. are in talks over a stake investment in Westinghouse has heightened market interest in the nuclear power industry as a whole.

■ Doosan Enerbility Opens Higher... BHI Up More Than 3%

As of 10:55 a.m., Doosan Enerbility was trading at 86,200 won, up 900 won (1.06%) from the previous trading day. It rose as high as 87,800 won during the session.

BHI's gain is relatively larger. It was trading at 63,500 won, up 2,000 won (3.25%), with an intraday high of 63,600 won.

Woori Technology was up 30 won (0.22%) at 13,430 won, while Korea Plant Service and Engineering (KEPCO E&C) rose 900 won (0.69%) to 130,500 won. Orbitech climbed 1.62% to 5,660 won, and Woojin gained 0.21% to 14,580 won.

Hyundai Engineering & Construction, which is linked to the nuclear power plant construction business, also rose 3,100 won (2.47%) to 128,700 won. Wonil TnI was up 4.53%, Wits 2.09%, and Daechang Solution 1.59%. Meanwhile, KEPCO KPS remained flat at 46,150 won.

■ Key Issues Go Beyond Equity Stake to Voting Rights and Board Participation

In the Westinghouse stake investment negotiations, not only the simple equity ratio but also whether substantive rights such as voting rights and board participation can be secured are being cited as major points of contention. Currently, Brookfield and Cameco hold 51% and 49% of Westinghouse, respectively.

Accordingly, how the final equity stake, voting rights, and board participation structure will be settled in future negotiations is expected to become a new focal point for the domestic nuclear power industry. The rise in nuclear power stocks on this day is also drawing market attention in line with the progress of the related negotiations.

[The actual business areas and revenue proportions of nuclear power-related companies may vary. This is not a recommendation to invest in any particular stock, and the final decision on investments and the responsibility for it rest with the investor. This article was written based on public materials, with AI providing partial assistance in the writing process.]