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Yeongdeok Nuclear Power Plant

Developer
Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP)
Capacity
2800 MWe
Last updated
6/22/2026

Project overview

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

Notes

Yeongdeok in North Gyeongsang Province selected by KHNP for two new large-scale nuclear reactors with combined capacity of 2.8 GWe under South Korea's 11th Basic Plan (2024-2038). Site selection committee conducted comprehensive evaluation including environmental surveys and public opinion. KHNP aims to obtain construction permit in early 2030s with completion targeted by 2038.

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