Kori Nuclear Power Plant

South Korea · Busan · KEPCO

2,540MWe Total
3Reactor Units
1983–1986Online Since
2,540 MWeTotal Capacity
87.5%Avg Capacity Factor
6.1¢/kWhElectricity Rate
KEPCOGrid Region

Ownership & Operations

Owner

Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power

Operator

KHNP

Reactor Units

Unit 2

Operating
640 MWe
Reactor TypePWR
ModelWestinghouse 2-Loop
Net Capacity640 MWe
Capacity Factor86.5%
Commercial OperationJuly 25, 1983
Fuel TypeUO2 (4.5% U-235)
Fuel Cycle18 months

Unit 3

Operating
950 MWe
Reactor TypePWR
ModelWestinghouse 3-Loop
Net Capacity950 MWe
Capacity Factor88.2%
Commercial OperationSeptember 30, 1986
Fuel TypeUO2 (4.5% U-235)
Fuel Cycle18 months

Unit 4

Operating
950 MWe
Reactor TypePWR
ModelWestinghouse 3-Loop
Net Capacity950 MWe
Capacity Factor87.8%
Commercial OperationApril 29, 1986
Fuel TypeUO2 (4.5% U-235)
Fuel Cycle18 months

Location

Coordinates

35.3197°N, 129.2789°E

Location

South Korea, Busan

Grid Region

KEPCO

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