Small Modular Reactors

South Korea Passes ‘SMR Special Act’ With Aim Of Becoming Global Leader In Technology

By Nigel Davies
13 February 2026

New committee to decide on key matters governing rapid rollout of additional nuclear capacity

South Korea Passes ‘SMR Special Act’ With Aim Of Becoming Global Leader In Technology
South Korea has 26 nuclear units in commercial operation and two, Saeul-3 and Saeul-4, under construction. Courtesy KHNP.
South Korea’s Ministry of Science and Information and Communication Technology has passed a special small modular reactor (SMR) development act in the National Assembly as the country aims to catch up with others in the SMR race.

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