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Nuclear Safety and Security Commission delays license renewal for Kori 3 and 4 reactors
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Fusion42 · 15 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
South Korea's Nuclear Safety and Security Commission (NSSC) has delayed the license renewal approval for continued operation of Kori Nuclear Power Plant units 3 and 4, requiring a public hearing and additional data before resubmitting the agenda. Accident management plans for these units and Hanbit units 1 and 2 have been approved, which is a prerequisite for restarting the reactors.
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You face a delayed regulatory hurdle in restarting aging nuclear reactors in South Korea, creating a pause in market plans and opening a window to prepare safety data and stakeholder engagement. The public hearing requirement signals increased scrutiny that you must now factor into operational timelines.
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