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NSSC Again Delays Approval of Severe Accident Management Plans for Kori 3·4 and Hanbit 1·2

Published

30 September 2026

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regulatory

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Energy Storage

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South Korea

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Fusion42 · 30 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

The Nuclear Safety and Security Commission (NSSC) has postponed approval of severe accident management plans for Kori Nuclear Power Plant Units 3 and 4, and Hanbit Nuclear Power Plant Units 1 and 2, requiring further deliberation. The plans involve updates to prevent, mitigate, and manage severe nuclear accidents and include proposed changes to operating licenses and safety equipment installations.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Energy Storage, and 2 sources have reported it.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

South Korea’s nuclear plant operators face extended delays in safety plan approvals. You must factor slower regulator decisions into your project schedules or engage regulators now to reduce bottlenecks.

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2 sources · 30 Sep 2026

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