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South Korea approves Kori 3 and 4 extensions as KHNP targets 2027 restarts
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Fusion42 · 27 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
South Korea’s Nuclear Safety and Security Commission approved a 10-year operating extension for the Kori nuclear power plants 3 and 4, allowing KHNP to restart them sequentially in early 2027 to meet rising power demand and support carbon neutrality goals.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech, and 3 sources have reported it.
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You must factor in South Korea’s revived nuclear plants as a stable power source for industries like semiconductors and AI. The government’s nuclear extensions signal new opportunity in energy supply chains and carbon-neutral projects.
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