One of Korea′s oldest nuclear reactors may
be shut down forever.
The lifespan of the 32-year-old Wolsong reactor
has been up for debate for a long time...
...as it was supposed to be closed after 30
years.
If closed, it will be the first reactor in
the country to be shut down.
The Nuclear Safety and Security Commission
is expected to announce a decision on Thursday.
The organization claims the reactor is in
good enough condition to operate for ten more
years, but residents and environmentalists
are demanding a permanent closure, citing
safety concerns.
