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Fuel loading completed at second Shin Hanul unit

Fuel loading completed at second Shin Hanul unit

The loading of fuel has been completed at unit 2 of the Shin Hanul nuclear power plant, Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power announced. The unit - the second of two APR1400 reactors at the site - is expected to enter commercial operation in about six months' time following the completion of test runs.

New Nuclear 20 September 2023


US court dismisses Westinghouse case against Korea

US court dismisses Westinghouse case against Korea

A US district court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Westinghouse Electric Company seeking to prevent Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power and its parent company Korea Electric Power Corporation from exporting the APR1400 reactor design without its permission.

Corporate 19 September 2023


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Hyundai builds partnerships in Poland

Hyundai builds partnerships in Poland

South Korea's Hyundai Engineering & Construction has signed a series of agreements with Polish institutions and construction companies in an effort to tap into the country's nuclear power and infrastructure markets. The company is also establishing an office in Warsaw to create "a bridgehead" for entering other Eastern European markets.

Corporate 15 September 2023


KHNP launches reactor safety enhancement technology

KHNP launches reactor safety enhancement technology

Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power announced it has developed the world's first web-based automatic monitoring system to prevent accidents in nuclear reactors and related systems. The company plans to introduce the system to all its nuclear power plants.

Regulation & Safety 21 July 2023


Korean, Polish construction firms team up for nuclear projects

Korean, Polish construction firms team up for nuclear projects

Among the agreements signed during a Polish-Korean business forum on 14 July was a memorandum of understanding between Poland's KGHM Polska Miedź SA and South Korea's Samsung C&T Corporation on the implementation of low and zero-emission technologies, including small modular reactors. Daewoo Engineering & Construction signed an MoU with Polish construction firm ERBUD to carry out new projects in the country, including the construction of nuclear power plants.

New Nuclear 17 July 2023


South Korea and Poland enhance cooperation in nuclear

South Korea and Poland enhance cooperation in nuclear

A number of nuclear energy-related agreements were among the 33 memorandums of understanding signed between South Korean and Polish companies during the Korea-Poland Business Forum in Warsaw.

Nuclear Policies 14 July 2023


South Korea considering new nuclear plants

South Korea considering new nuclear plants

South Korea's Ministry of Industry is to review the need for new nuclear power plants to expand the country's power supply to meet predicted increased demand for electricity.

Nuclear Policies 12 July 2023


South Korea forms SMR Alliance

South Korea forms SMR Alliance

A public-private partnership comprised of 42 state-run and private entities has been created to advance Korea's small modular reactor sector. The alliance aims to establish plans to revitalise the country's SMR industry within the next year.

Nuclear Policies 05 July 2023


KHNP and Nuclearelectrica sign MoU on nuclear fuel cooperation

KHNP and Nuclearelectrica sign MoU on nuclear fuel cooperation

Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power and SN Nuclearelectrica have signed a memorandum of understanding for cooperation in nuclear fuel as part of their strategies to "further develop fuel processing and ensure the resilience of fuel production capabilities".

Uranium & Fuel 30 June 2023


Contract for Cernavoda tritium removal facility

Contract for Cernavoda tritium removal facility

Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power has signed a contract worth KRW260 billion (USD200 million) to construct a tritium removal facility at Romania's Cernavoda nuclear power plant site. The facility will use technology developed by Romania.

Corporate 27 June 2023