Korea's Nuclear Safety and Security Commission Conducts Safety Inspection at Hanul Nuclear Power Plant

Amid the ongoing heatwave, Korea's Nuclear Safety and Security Commission is closely monitoring safety inspections at domestic nuclear power plants. On August 6, Commission Chairman Choi Won-ho visited the Hanul Nuclear Power Plant in Uljin, North Gyeongsang Province, for an on-site inspection.

The primary purpose of this inspection was to verify whether the plant's safety systems can operate properly under continuously rising seawater temperatures. As rising seawater temperature is a factor that directly affects the cooling system, the Hanul plant conducted detailed checks on heat exchanger performance and thermometer conditions.

Chairman Choi also held prior discussions via video conference with relevant nuclear agencies on response measures to high temperatures. During the subsequent on-site inspection, he visited the construction site of the new Shin-Hanul Units 3 and 4, confirming whether measures to prevent heatstroke among workers were being effectively implemented, and noted that measures such as the operation of cool rest facilities and the provision of cooling equipment had been put in place.

Chairman Choi emphasized the need for thorough inspections of equipment at nuclear power plants under the sustained high temperatures, while also paying special attention to the health and safety management of workers. He also called for real-time monitoring of seawater temperature changes and the immediate activation of response mechanisms to ensure full preparedness in the event of any anomalies.