Nuclear Politics

South Korea Will Not Pursue Complete Nuclear Phaseout, Minister Says

By David Dalton
15 September 2025

Country has seen uncertainty over policies of new administration

South Korea Will Not Pursue Complete Nuclear Phaseout, Minister Says
The Shin-Hanul-2 nuclear plant southeast of Seoul came online in April 2024. Courtesy KHNP.
Nuclear power will remain part of South Korea’s energy mix while the government works to rapidly reduce coal, oil and natural gas as part of its efforts to tackle climate change, environment minister Kim Sung-whan said.

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