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First phase of Korean waste facility opens
The South Korean nuclear regulator has given approval for full operation to begin at the first phase of the country's low- and intermediate-level radioactive waste disposal facility.
Waste & Recycling
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Friday, 12 December 2014
South Korea increases nuclear liability
South Korea's nuclear power operator Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power will need to take out over $2 billion-worth of insurance after nuclear regulators announced a ten-fold increase in the liability limit in the event of a nuclear accident.
Nuclear Policies
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Friday, 12 December 2014
Korea develops severe accident simulator
A simulator for training nuclear power reactor operators in responding to severe accident situations has been officially opened at the Kori nuclear power plant in South Korea.
New Nuclear
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Tuesday, 2 December 2014
Sites agreed for four more South Korean reactors
Two South Korean municipalities have each agreed to host two new nuclear power reactors. Ulchin County has approved construction of units 3 and 4 at the existing San Hanul plant, while Yeongdeok County has approved a new two-unit plant.
New Nuclear
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Friday, 21 November 2014
Shin Wolsong 2 fuel loading completed
South Korea's Shin Wolsong 2 has been loaded with its first core of nuclear fuel as it prepares for commissioning.
New Nuclear
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Friday, 21 November 2014
Dutch research reactor upgrade contract
Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands has signed a contract with a South Korean consortium to upgrade its research reactor.
Corporate
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Tuesday, 4 November 2014
Canadian, Korean organizations agree to cooperate
A memorandum of understanding on reactor development has been signed between the Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries and the Korean Atomic Industrial Forum.
Corporate
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Thursday, 28 August 2014
Cooperation deal to develop advanced reactor
South Korean designers have secured help from Argonne National Laboratory to develop an advanced reactor, which is partly based on America's successful EBR-II prototype. A 150 MWe sodium-cooled demonstration unit is slated for 2028.
New Nuclear
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Wednesday, 27 August 2014
Park proposes Asian nuclear safety group
South Korean president Park Geun-hye has proposed establishing a Northeast Asia nuclear safety body with Japan and China. Other countries, she said, would be welcome to participate.
Nuclear Policies
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Friday, 15 August 2014
Park proposes Northeast Asian nuclear safety group
South Korean president Park Geun-hye has proposed establishing a Northeast Asia nuclear safety body with Japan and China. Other countries, she said, would be welcome to participate.
Nuclear Policies
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Friday, 15 August 2014
Milestone for Korean reactor construction
The reactor vessel of Shin Hanul unit 1 has been put into place, marking a major step in the construction of the third Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power APR1400 reactor.
New Nuclear
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Monday, 19 May 2014
Go-ahead for new reactors at Shin Kori
Two new reactors have been approved to start construction in South Korea this year. Nuclear will continue its strong growth in the country, albeit under a less ambitious energy policy.
New Nuclear
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Wednesday, 29 January 2014
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The South Korean nuclear regulator has given approval for full operation to begin at the first phase of the country's low- and intermediate-level radioactive waste disposal facility.
A simulator for training nuclear power reactor operators in responding to severe accident situations has been officially opened at the Kori nuclear power plant in South Korea.
South Korea's Shin Wolsong 2 has been loaded with its first core of nuclear fuel as it prepares for commissioning.
Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands has signed a contract with a South Korean consortium to upgrade its research reactor._44x48.jpg "PGSFR (KAERI) 44x48")
South Korean designers have secured help from Argonne National Laboratory to develop an advanced reactor, which is partly based on America's successful EBR-II prototype. A 150 MWe sodium-cooled demonstration unit is slated for 2028.
The reactor vessel of Shin Hanul unit 1 has been put into place, marking a major step in the construction of the third Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power APR1400 reactor.