In this study, two types of SMRs were investigated: high-temperature gas reactors (HTGRs) and pressurized water reactors (PWRs). An analysis of necessary regulatory and legislative changes in South Korea’s nuclear framework is presented, identifying several key regulatory issues for repowering coal with nuclear energy.
In October 2024, a two-day summit in Seoul, South Korea, brought together leaders and experts from across the globe to discuss a critical challenge: how to decarbonize coal plants without abandoning investments or displacing local workforces. Enjoy this short snapshot of our 2-day event.
This edition of the World Nuclear Performance Report continues the trend of analyzing generation by the ages of nuclear reactors in each country, showing the excellent performance of nuclear reactors, regardless of age.
This report from KAIST reviews the landscape of coal power in the Philippines and proposes a repowering strategy using Korean SMR technology. The study identifies 41 candidate coal-fired units suitable for retrofitting based on age, size, and location criteria.
