Ring No. 1 Unit Decontamination Work Begins… First Step of Nuclear Power Plant Decommissioning

Hanwha Nuclear, Start of Loop 1 Decommissioning Work on the 7th
Core process for nuclear power plant dismantling… Utilizing domestic technology and equipment
Decommissioning starts 7 years after operation halt in 2017,

Gori Nuclear Power Plant in Gijang, Busan. Reporter Song Ho-jae,
, ‘Starting the decontamination operation on the first nuclear power plant in Busan Gijang, Gori Unit 1 after a permanent shutdown of 7 years marks the beginning of its dismantling.’,
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, ‘Hanwha Nuclear announced on the morning of the 7th that the decontamination operation at Gori Unit 1 has begun.’,
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, ‘Decontamination is a process that chemically removes radioactive materials deposited in the internal components such as the reactor cooling system during nuclear power plant operation. It is considered a crucial process to minimize worker exposure and safely dismantle the nuclear power plant.’,
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, ‘Hanwha Nuclear will utilize technology and equipment developed by domestic experts for this decontamination operation.’,
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, ‘Taking this operation as an opportunity, they plan to focus on fostering the domestic dismantling industry in preparation for global demand in nuclear power plant dismantling.’,
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, ‘Hwang Ju-ho, the CEO of Hanwha Nuclear, stated, “Starting with the decontamination, which is carried out for the first time domestically, we will thoroughly prepare to safely and transparently dismantle Gori Unit 1. We aim to enhance the global competitiveness of the dismantling industry through the dismantling experience of Gori Unit 1.”‘,
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, ‘Gori Unit 1, the first nuclear power plant completed in 1977 and started commercial operation the following April, is the first nuclear power plant in Korea. Although its operation was extended by 10 years after expiration of its 30-year design life in 2007, it was permanently halted on June 19, 2017.’,
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, ‘Subsequent attempts to extend its lifespan faced strong opposition from environmental groups and eventually led to the permanent cessation of Gori Unit 1 in 2017.’,
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, ‘Following the shutdown, Hanwha Nuclear submitted a final dismantling plan to the nuclear regulatory body. The approval process is currently underway.’,
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