K-STAR (Korea Superconducting Tokamak Advanced Research)

K-STAR, or Korea Superconducting Tokamak Advanced Research, is a cutting-edge research facility in South Korea designed to explore nuclear fusion, the process that powers the sun. It uses a magnetic confinement device called a tokamak to hold and control superheated plasma—the state of matter necessary for fusion to occur. By achieving high temperatures and pressures, K-STAR aims to understand and replicate fusion energy, which has the potential to provide a clean and virtually limitless source of power, addressing global energy challenges and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.