New nuke reactor to go into operation next year

GYEONGJU, South Korea, Nov. 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's newest power-generating nuclear reactor will likely begin commercial operation during the first half of next year after being loaded with fuel rods this month, its builder said Sunday.

The Shin (New) Wolsong 2 reactor, located about 370 kilometers southeast of Seoul, will be ready to be put into commercial operation in May of next year following a seven-month trial run. Samsung C&T Corp. said.
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