Chairman Choi Wonho of the Nuclear Safety Committee Inspects Safety of Gori Unit 2 Ahead of Continued Operation

Choi Wonho, Chairman of the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission, is reporting to President Lee Jae Myung at the Government Sejong Convention Center on December 17, 2025. Photo by Yonhap News

The Nuclear Safety Committee announced on March 18 that Chairman Choi Wonho visited the Gori Nuclear Power Plant in Gijang-gun, Busan, to check the implementation of follow-up measures related to the approval for continued operation of Gori Unit 2 and to inspect the safety management of the nuclear facility in preparation for the thawing season.

The Nuclear Safety Committee approved the accident management plan for Gori Unit 2 in October last year and granted approval for continued operation in November. On this day, Chairman Choi inspected the installation of accident management equipment and the replacement of cable systems for Gori Unit 2, which is about to resume operation.

Chairman Choi stated, "It is important that facility improvements and safety measures are implemented as planned so that Gori Unit 2 can be operated safely during its continued operation period," adding, "We will continue to verify the implementation status through on-site safety inspections and examinations going forward."

Chairman Choi also checked the safety management of the ongoing slope reinforcement work on site to prevent slope deformation within the site due to ground weakening during the thawing season, as well as the structural integrity of the outer walls of major buildings and the condition of nearby drainage facilities.

During the inspection, Chairman Choi emphasized, "The thawing season is a time when unexpected vulnerabilities such as ground weakening or facility deformation may occur, so it is necessary to continuously monitor the condition of key facilities to ensure there are no gaps in the safety management of the nuclear power plant."

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