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i-SMR — South Korea Domestic Deployment

Developer
Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) / KAERI
Capacity
170 MWe
Last updated
4/26/2026

Project overview

Reactor type
PWR
Announced
1/1/2022
Projected operational
12/31/2035

Notes

South Korea's flagship i-SMR is an integral PWR producing 170 MWe, developed by a consortium led by KHNP and KAERI. It completed conceptual and basic design phases in 2023–2025 and is preparing to submit a Standard Design Approval application targeting approval in 2028. South Korea passed a Special Act on SMR Development in February 2026, establishing a five-year basic plan. Targets construction permits in early 2030s and commercial operation by 2035.

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