President Yoon Suk Yeol's state visit to the Czech Republic has deepened the existing strategic partnership between the two countries, paving the way for more diverse and future-oriented cooperation.

South Korea and the Czech Republic on Friday agreed to collaborate on the entire nuclear energy cycle as President Yoon Suk Yeol visited the European nation to bolster a Korean consortium's bid to secure a major nuclear plant contract.

President Yoon Suk Yeol and Czech President Petr Pavel agreed to strengthen diplomatic, economic and security ties between the two countries, at a time when South Korea is working to finalize the contract with Czech authorities over its 24 trillion won ($18 billion) nuclear export deal.

President Yoon Suk Yeol said his government will closely monitor a landmark 24 trillion won ($17.4 billion) nuclear power plant deal with the Czech Republic through to its final stages, emphasizing its significance as a major achievement in joint economic development.