NSSC Confirms Safety of Turbine Shutdown at Wolsong Units 2 and 3 (Comprehensive)

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[Asia Economy Reporter Moon Chaeseok] The Nuclear Safety and Security Commission announced on the 7th that it received a report from Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power that the turbines of Wolseong Units 2 and 3 had stopped, and that the local field office is currently verifying the initial details and safety status.

The commission stated that it received the turbine stop report for Wolseong Unit 2 at around 8:38 a.m. and for Wolseong Unit 3 at around 9:18 a.m. on the same day.

A commission official said, "It is presumed that the turbines stopped due to abnormalities in transmission-related equipment caused by Typhoon Haishen," adding, "The reactor output is at 60%, maintaining a safe state, and the auxiliary power supply is also being maintained."

He added, "Currently, the power plant is maintaining a safe shutdown state, and the radiation levels within the plant are confirmed to be at normal levels," and "Additional measures will be taken depending on the future situation of the power plant."

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