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South Korea will build two new nuclear reactors by 2038 to cut emissions and meet rising energy demand.
South Korea plans to build two new large-scale nuclear reactors by 2038, as confirmed by Minister Kim Sung-whan on January 26, 2026.
The project, part of the 11th Basic Plan for electricity supply and demand, aims to reduce carbon emissions by cutting reliance on coal and natural gas.
Construction is set to begin in the early 2030s, with completion targeted for 2037–2038.
Site selection will start in 2027, followed by evaluations and permit approvals.
The country also plans to deploy its first commercial small modular reactor by 2035.
The upcoming 12th Basic Plan will address rising electricity demand from AI and electric vehicles, supporting a carbon-neutral energy mix and decentralized grid.
Corea del Sur construirá dos nuevos reactores nucleares en 2038 para reducir las emisiones y satisfacer la creciente demanda de energía.