[Breaking] Reexamination Committee Supports Wolseong Nuclear Power Plant MACSTOR Expansion by 81.4%

[Asia Economy Reporter Moon Chaeseok]

According to the results of the third survey conducted among the citizen participation group regarding the construction of an additional temporary storage facility for spent nuclear fuel (Macster), 81.4% were in favor, 11.0% opposed, and 7.6% were unsure.

The Spent Nuclear Fuel Management Policy Review Committee (Review Committee) announced the results on the 24th at 10 a.m. at the Gampo-eup Welfare Center in Gampo-eup, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do.

The opinions of 145 residents from the three Donggyeongju towns and townships (Yangnam-myeon, Yangbuk-myeon, Gampo-eup) and Gyeongju citizens were gathered regarding the expansion of the temporary storage facility (Macster) for spent nuclear fuel at Wolseong Units 2, 3, and 4.

The Review Committee delivered the summarized results to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, the competent authority.

Upon the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy's decision to expand, Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Wolseong Nuclear Power Headquarters will file a construction notification for the Macster expansion at the Yangnam-myeon office in Gyeongju-si.

Once Gyeongju-si accepts the notification from KHNP, the expansion work will begin immediately.

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