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South Korea's power demand set to soar on AI boom as nation weighs expanding nuclear energy
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Fusion42 · 8 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
South Korea’s power demand is expected to surge by 25 to 30 gigawatts due to AI data centre expansion and chip production growth, prompting consideration of more nuclear reactors in the country’s energy mix alongside renewables and gas.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Deep Tech: Telecom & Connectivity, and 2 sources have reported it.
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South Korea’s nuclear energy plans will open opportunities in power supply for AI and chip manufacturing clusters. You need to prepare for rising demand in energy-dependent tech infrastructure and consider partnerships around nuclear and renewable energy supply chains now.
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