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Briefing: South Korea restarts Kori-2 after 3 years, delays persist

Strategic angle: The Kori-2 nuclear reactor in South Korea has been restarted after a three-year hiatus, but delays continue to affect operations.

Editorial Staff / 2026-04-05 / 1min

The Kori-2 nuclear reactor in South Korea has been offline for three years, significantly impacting the country's energy production capabilities.

The restart of Kori-2 is intended to enhance overall energy output, addressing some of the supply challenges faced during its downtime.

However, persistent delays in the reactor's operational readiness could pose risks to future energy reliability and infrastructure planning.