NSSC Allows Hanul 5 Reactor to Restart After Inspection

South Korea's Nuclear Safety and Security Commission (NSSC) has granted permission for the Hanul 5 nuclear reactor to resume operations following its regular inspection. The NSSC announced on the 10th that the reactor's restart was approved after determining that achieving criticality could be done safely.

Regular inspections for the Hanul 5 reactor commenced on February 26. Criticality, a crucial stage in the nuclear power generation process, refers to the state where a nuclear chain reaction is sustained stably within the reactor core. This marks a significant step towards the reactor returning to its full power output.

The NSSC's approval signifies that the safety protocols and technical assessments conducted during the inspection met the required standards for the reactor to proceed with its operational restart. This decision is based on the commission's thorough review of the reactor's condition and safety measures.