Nuclear Regulatory Commission Signals Positive for South Korea's New Reactor Entry into U.S., Foreign Markets

JOHANNESBURG--March 16, 2015--Written by Richard Finlayson, Senior International Editor for Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--The South Korean APR 1400 "next generation" nuclear reactor underwent 10 years of development, starting in 1992. The reactor recently passed a preliminary review under a new program by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), which now will conduct a full examination of the reactor. The facility has a longer lifespan and larger capacity than its OPR 1000 predecessor. Within this article: Details of the South Korean APR 1400 "next generation" nuclear reactor. Additional companies: KEPCO (NYSE:KEP)