Overview

• 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.