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WORLD2026-04-0520:17:39 UTC

Briefing: South Korea restarts Kori-2 after 3 years, delays persist

Editorial Staff · 1 min read

The Kori-2 nuclear reactor in South Korea has been offline for three years, significantly impacting the country's energy production capabilities.

The restart of Kori-2 is intended to enhance overall energy output, addressing some of the supply challenges faced during its downtime.

However, persistent delays in the reactor's operational readiness could pose risks to future energy reliability and infrastructure planning.