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South Korea has shut down two nuclear reactors after components were found to have false quality certificates.
The country’s Ministry of Knowledge Economy said the two reactors at the Yeonggwang nuclear power plant in the country’s southwest, will be closed until the end of the year, to have their parts replaced. Despite a wide use of such parts in at least two nuclear reactors, officials said there is no direct link to the safety of the nuclear reactors.
The ministry added that the parts are mostly legitimate products, that have had no problems when used in other industrial sectors. However, the parts need to be proven to be safe for use in nuclear power plants and thus require quality and safety warranties from one of 12 international organizations that have been designated by Seoul.
The shut down of the 2 reactors is expected to cause major disruptions to the country’s electricity supply. South Korea operates 23 nuclear reactors, generating about 30 percent of its total electricity.
South Korea has shut down two nuclear reactors after components were found to have false quality certificates.
South Korea has shut down two nuclear reactors after components were found to have false quality certificates.
South Korea has shut down two nuclear reactors after components
were found to have false quality certificates.
中国公共新闻摘编：GAN JADE |
