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South Korea Yeongdeok APR1400 Units 1-2

Developer
KHNP
Capacity
2800 MWe
Last updated
6/22/2026

Project overview

Reactor type
APR1400
Announced
6/18/2026
Projected operational
12/31/2038

Notes

Two new large APR1400 reactors (1,400 MWe each) to be built in Yeongdeok-gun, Gyeongbuk. Selected June 17, 2026 with 91.01 points. First new nuclear site selection in South Korea since 2011. Site previously selected in 2012 but cancelled in 2018 under Moon administration nuclear phase-out policy. 20% of land already acquired with 80% local support. Target completion 2037-2038.

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