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Reactor shut down following malfunctioning twice in March
South Korea is set to restart the Shin-Hanul 2 reactor after the country's nuclear safety commission on Thursday authorized the resumption.
The reactor was shut down for maintenance following two malfunctions in March this year, the Seoul-based Yonhap News reported.
The Nuclear Safety and Security Commission authorized the resumption of operations after repairs that began on April 20, following a coolant leak on March 12 and a gas leak two days later.
During the repair, the Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co. also discovered a defect in one of the fuel rods and took necessary measures.
The commission added that inspections on 88 items have been completed, with an additional 11 follow-up tests to be conducted.
* Writing by Aamir Latif.
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