KHNP finalizes sites after evaluating environmental, technical and community factors at competing locations
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Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power announced Wednesday that the sites selected for two new large-scale nuclear reactors and one small modular reactor are Yeongdeok in North Gyeongsang Province and Gijang in Busan, respectively.
The decision was made following a comprehensive review by a site selection committee composed of external experts.
The committee evaluated candidate locations in Yeongdeok and Ulju, Ulsan, which had bid to host the large-scale reactors, as well as Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, and Gijang, which had sought to host the SMR facility. The assessment examined a range of factors, including site suitability, environmental impact, construction feasibility and local community support.
The site selection committee said via a press release on Wednesday, "A stable power supply is essential for securing national competitiveness and ensuring a sustainable future for coming generations."
"We worked to identify the most suitable sites, giving top priority to the role of nuclear power as a reliable baseload energy source that supports the industrial ecosystem, while also taking regional coexistence and shared growth into consideration," the committee added.
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The Korea HeraldIndependentCenter4 days agoKorea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) has finalized the selection of Yeongdeok in North Gyeongsang Province and Gijang in Busan as the sites for two new large-scale nuclear reactors and one small modular reactor. The decision followed an evaluation by a committee of external experts who considered factors such as site suitability, environmental impact, construction feasibility, and local community support. The committee emphasized the importance of a stable power supply for national competitiveness and sustainable development.
Bias read (Center): The article presents the selection process and rationale in a neutral tone, focusing on the technical and environmental considerations provided by the site selection committee. There is no overtly biased language, one-sided sourcing, or omission of context. The emphasis on nuclear power as a 'reliab
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