South Korea Approves Construction of Two New Nuclear Reactors

The decision marks a shift from the previous administration's anti-nuclear stance, aiming to boost nuclear power to 36% of the energy mix by 2038.

The Nuclear Safety and Security Commission approved permits for the Shin Hanul 3 and 4 reactors in Uljin.
Each reactor will have a capacity of 1.4 gigawatts and is expected to be completed by 2033.
This move reverses former President Moon Jae-in's policy to phase out nuclear energy.
The new reactors will help meet the rising power demand from technologies like AI with clean energy.
The decision has faced criticism from activist groups concerned about safety and the global trend towards renewable energy.