KEPCO “Regret over the disapproval of the Hanam East Seoul Substation permit… likely to cause delays in power supply to the metropolitan area”

Key to resolving regional power imbalances… Considering legal action
Safety verification of electromagnetic waves completed… Optional explanatory session as well,

[Sejong=Newsis] This is a view of the Dong Seoul Substation. (Photo provided by KEPCO) *Prohibition of redistribution and DB,
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, ‘[Sejong=Newsis] By Son Cha-min = KEPCO expressed regret over the recent disapproval of the Oknaehwa and expansion project of the Dong Seoul Substation in Hanam City. As this project is crucial to solving the power imbalance issue between the metropolitan area and non-metropolitan area, it is likely that a lawsuit will be pursued.’,
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, ‘On the 23rd, Seo Cheol-soo, Deputy General Manager of KEPCO’s Power Grid Division, held a briefing at KEPCO Art Center in Seocho-gu, Seoul, stating, “We deeply express our concerns about the possibility of major disruptions in supplying power to the metropolitan area following Hanam City’s notification of disapproval.”,
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, ‘Deputy General Manager Seo said, “We regret the fact that Hanam City rejected the construction permit application, which meets the legal requirements, for reasons not specified in the law” and added, “We plan to consider all possible procedures including lodging objections and administrative litigation.”‘,
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, ‘KEPCO is currently proceeding with a project to relocate existing power facilities exposed to the outside at the Dong Seoul Substation into a new building, improve noise and environment, and expand the HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) converter station on the site.’,
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, ‘In South Korea, power is generated mainly with coal and nuclear power plants located in coastal areas and transmitted to the metropolitan area where demand for electricity is high. The Dong Seoul Substation has played a crucial role as a gateway to bring power generated from nuclear power plants on the East coast, such as Hanul Nuclear Power Plant, to the metropolitan area.’,
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, ‘Earlier this year, KEPCO obtained a change in the Development Restriction Zone (GB) management plan for commencement of the project and applied for a permit in Hanam City.’,
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, ‘However, on the 21st, Hanam City made a decision to disapprove all four permit applications related to the Oknaehwa and expansion project of the Dong Seoul Substation submitted by KEPCO.’,
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, ‘KEPCO refuted each of the disapproval points raised by Hanam City.’,
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, ‘First, in response to the criticism of unsuitability due to harmful electromagnetic waves, KEPCO explained that “the safety of similar facilities has already been verified through joint electromagnetic wave measurements, and if the substation is relocated indoors and some nearby transmission towers are removed, the aesthetic of the substation will be greatly improved.”‘,
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, ‘Also, addressing the claim by Hanam City that the lack of transparency in the site selection process led to a lack of community acceptance, KEPCO stated, “The project has been carried out within the Dong Seoul Substation operated by KEPCO since 1979” and “Despite not being obligated, efforts have been made to improve community acceptance through numerous explanatory sessions to help local residents understand.”‘,
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, ‘Furthermore, with regard to the argument that the relocation of the substation does not comply with the public welfare enhancement stipulated in the Building Act, KEPCO dispelled concerns, saying that “the substation falls under a Type 1 community facility designated in the Building Act Enforcement Decree, necessary for the public interest such as local community centers and police stations.”‘,
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, ‘If the project were to be completed without interruption, it was expected to contribute to the stable supply of electricity in the metropolitan area and alleviate the burden of electricity price hikes.’,
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, ‘Deputy General Manager Seo stated, “Through various community participation activities such as tours of substations and converter facilities in urban areas similar to this project, as well as a joint electromagnetic wave measurement by KEPCO and residents, we will make every effort to increase the local residents’ understanding of power facilities and ensure that the relevant project proceeds in a timely manner.”‘,
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[Sejong=Newsis] KEPCO in Bitgaram-dong, Naju-si, Jeollanam-do. (Photo=Newsis DB). photo@newsis.com *Prohibition of redistribution and DB,
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