Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Saewool Nuclear Headquarters Opens New Nuclear Hotspot 'Saewool Pavilion'

Another Landmark Born in Ganjeolgot

Another new attraction is opening at Ganjeolgot in Ulju-gun, a famous sunrise spot.

On the 6th, Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) Saewool Nuclear Power Headquarters held an opening ceremony at the Saewool Pavilion located in Ganjeolgot, Ulju-gun, Ulsan City, attended by Hwang Ju-ho, KHNP President, So Yoo-seop, Saewool Nuclear Power Headquarters Director, and other officials, marking the start of full-scale operations.

On the 6th, Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power's Saewool Nuclear Power Headquarters held an opening ceremony for the "Saewool Pavilion," attended by Hwang Ju-ho, President of KHNP, So Yoo-seop, Head of Saewool Nuclear Power Headquarters, and other officials. Photo by Saewool Nuclear Power Headquarters

The Saewool Pavilion is characterized by providing information about nuclear power generation, a safe and sustainable energy source, through easy and enjoyable content for tourists visiting the famous sunrise spot Ganjeolgot and local residents, emphasizing its function as a cultural complex space in harmony with the community.

The Saewool Pavilion brand combines the pavilion building encountered at Ganjeolgot, where the sun rises first, with ‘Saewool,’ meaning new Ulsan and new Ulju.

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▲ A space to experience innovative technology and the vision of future energy

The Saewool Pavilion is designed as an experiential space for future energy using the flow of space and light, consisting of two floors above ground and a rooftop terrace.

The first floor, where visitors can encounter innovative technology and future energy, includes the ‘Light Garden, Garden of Living Light,’ featuring the APR-1400, Korea’s export-type nuclear power plant recognized for world-class technology; the ‘i-SMR Gallery,’ where the innovative Korean small modular reactor i-SMR is engraved with lasers on 90 crystals; ‘Nuclear Insight,’ a touch kiosk providing information on sustainable energy and nuclear power; and the ‘Dynamic Energy’ zone, where KHNP and future energy are experienced through a wide LED screen.

▲ A space connecting people and the world, embodying KHNP’s challenges and vision

The second floor consists of three themed zones: ‘KHNP V-log, Lively Energy Site,’ featuring sincere stories of KHNP people producing energy through videos; ‘Energy Lounge,’ a place for rest and recharge with information exploration via smart screens; and ‘KHNP Global Expansion, Challenge and Vision Toward the World,’ expressing KHNP’s global challenges and vision.

Especially on the second floor, a robot companion dog equipped with voice recognition and AI-based interactive and emotional expression capabilities is installed, providing various attractions and entertainment for visitors with children.

From the rooftop terrace, visitors can enjoy a beautiful view of Ganjeolgot, the blue sea of the East Coast, and the open natural scenery.

▲ A shared space, an open culture

The Saewool Pavilion goes beyond being a simple nuclear promotion venue and operates communication programs. The outdoor space is planned to be used as a cultural content area and a space for communication among various generations through small-scale concerts, exhibitions involving local artists, and other programs for local residents and visitors to interact and enjoy.

So Yoo-seop, Director of Saewool Nuclear Power Headquarters, said, “The Saewool Pavilion is a space that helps visitors to Ganjeolgot, a landmark of Ulsan, understand the value and role of nuclear power, focusing on strengthening trust and communication about nuclear energy,” adding, “We will do our best to become Saewool Nuclear Power that grows together with the local community.”

The Saewool Pavilion’s operating hours are from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on public holidays, and it is closed every Monday, as well as on Lunar New Year’s Day and Chuseok Day.

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