Nuclear reactor shut down for inspection after sudden failure
The Hanwool-1 nuclear reactor in Uljin, North Gyeongsang, was temporarily shut down by the state-run nuclear operator Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power Corporation (KHNP) at 12:50 p.m. yesterday due to the abrupt failure of a control rod in the reactor during normal operation. KHNP said in a statement that the reactor was stopped by the authority in order for it to conduct a close investigation.“The reactor is currently in a healthy state,” it said. There are 48 control rods in the Hanwool-1 reactor. It was the fourth time this year that the reactor has been temporarily stopped. The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy said it will have no effect on the power reserves.
with the Korea JoongAng Daily
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