Nuclear Safety Commission to Conduct Special Inspection of Nuclear Facilities for Summer Season

Choi Wonho, Chairman of the Nuclear Safety Commission, is holding a video meeting on the 5th at the Nuclear Safety Commission Central Radiation Control Situation Room in Jung-gu, Seoul, with officials from the Korea Institute of Nuclear Safety, Korea Institute of Nuclear Nonproliferation and Control, and public officials from 13 local governments to commence the special inspection of nuclear facilities during the summer season. Nuclear Safety Commission

The Nuclear Safety Commission announced that it will conduct a special inspection of nuclear facilities, including nuclear power plants, from June 9 to June 13 to prevent accidents and malfunctions in preparation for summer natural disasters such as heavy rain, typhoons, and lightning.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, the summer season this year (June to August) is expected to be hotter than usual, with generally higher precipitation. Accordingly, the special inspection will focus on checking whether there is any possibility of damage to facilities due to typhoons, high temperatures, or heavy rain.

In addition, the commission plans to analyze cases of equipment failures caused by natural disasters over the past ten years, confirm measures to prevent similar incidents, and assess the adequacy of emergency response systems of nuclear operators.

This special inspection will involve not only the Nuclear Safety Commission, the Korea Institute of Nuclear Safety, and the Korea Institute of Nuclear Nonproliferation and Control, but also public officials from 13 local governments, including Gyeongju in North Gyeongsang Province and Gijang County in Busan.

At the special inspection kick-off meeting on the 5th, Chairman Choi Wonho emphasized, "As global warming causes natural disasters to become more frequent and more severe, please do not overlook even minor issues. Inspect thoroughly and be fully prepared."