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South Korea Will Start Operation of a New Nuclear Reactor
South Korea’s Nuclear Safety and Security Commission has approved the start of operation for Saeul Unit 3, which has been under construction for a decade. The reactor, with a capacity of 1400 megawatts (MW), will start with a six-month pilot run and is the first new approval in approximately two years. The decision aligns with President Lee Jae-myung’senergy plan, which prioritizes expanding renewable energy sources and, in a change from his predecessor, keeps nuclear energy, but only through life extensions and the completion of reactors that are already under construction. However, he opposes new builds due to safety and waste management concerns, as well as long construction timelines. Still, nuclear energy makes up a significant portion of South Korea’s energy mix, with three additional reactors currently under construction. Bringing........