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Nuclear watchdog approves 10-year extension for Kori units 3, 4

Korea's nuclear safety watchdog, the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission (NSSC), decided Tuesday to extend the operational life of two nuclear reactors, Kori units 3 and 4, located on the southeastern coast, by an additional 10 years, according to Yonhap and the Korea Times. The approval was reported as a decision made at a meeting on Oct. 27, 2026, with the Korea Times noting the extension applies to the two reactors' lifespan. Korean news outlets are reporting this as a straightforward regulatory decision, with no immediate public reaction detailed in the supplied documents.

  1. Nuclear watchdog approves 10-year lifespan extension for Kori units 3, 4 Korea Times · 2026-10-27
  2. (URGENT) Nuclear safety watchdog approves 10-yr life extension for Kori units 3, 4 reactors Yonhap · 2026-10-27
  3. (LEAD) Nuclear watchdog approves 10-yr lifespan extension for Kori units 3, 4 Yonhap · 2026-10-27
  4. Nuclear watchdog set to decide on 10-year lifespan extension for Kori units 3, 4 Korea Times · 2026-10-27

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