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South Korea to Expand 'Continuous Inspection' to All Nuclear Plants by 2027
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South Korea to Expand 'Continuous Inspection' to All Nuclear Plants by 2027

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • South Korea's Nuclear Safety and Security Commission is moving to implement 'continuous inspections' for all nuclear power plants by 2027.
  • This new system allows for safety checks while reactors are operational, increasing inspection efficiency compared to traditional shutdown-based methods.
  • The commission approved the revised subordinate decrees of the Atomic Energy Act on May 11 to facilitate this change.

South Korea is set to expand its 'continuous inspection' system to all nuclear power plants by 2027, a significant shift in how reactor safety is monitored. The Nuclear Safety and Security Commission (NSSC) announced on May 11 that it had approved revisions to subordinate decrees of the Atomic Energy Act to implement this new approach.

Under the current system, nuclear power plants undergo periodic inspections only when they are shut down. The continuous inspection method, however, allows for certain safety checks to be conducted while the reactors remain operational. This aims to enhance inspection efficiency and potentially identify issues more proactively.

The pilot program for this system has been applied to the Shin-ul 2 reactor. The NSSC's decision to expand the continuous inspection regime reflects a commitment to modernizing safety protocols and ensuring the ongoing integrity of the nation's nuclear facilities. The move is expected to streamline the inspection process and potentially improve overall safety management in the nuclear power sector.

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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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