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Nuclear watchdog set to decide on 10-year lifespan extension for Kori units 3, 4

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27 October 2026

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Fusion42 · 27 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

South Korea's Nuclear Safety and Security Commission is deciding on a 10-year lifespan extension for Kori nuclear reactors units 3 and 4, which have surpassed their 40-year design lifecycle, enabling potential operation until 2034 and 2035.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Energy, and 3 sources have reported it.

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You must factor in life extension approvals as a new norm impacting nuclear energy projects in South Korea. Operators now have a clear window to secure extended permits or prepare alternative plans within a decade.

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3 sources · 27 Oct 2026

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