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韩国核电站发生泄漏事故
证券时报·2025-09-19 15:33

Core Viewpoint - A heavy water leak incident occurred at the Wolseong Nuclear Power Plant in South Korea, with approximately 265 kilograms of heavy water leaked, but no radiation anomalies were detected [1] Summary by Sections Incident Details - The leak was reported on the 19th of the month at Unit 2 of the Wolseong Nuclear Power Plant located in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea [1] - The leak occurred during a routine maintenance shutdown of the unit [1] - The Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Company immediately shut down the relevant nuclear pump upon detecting the leak [1] Safety Measures - The Korea Atomic Energy Safety Commission has dispatched personnel to investigate the cause of the leak [1] - As of the report, all leaked heavy water remained within the facility and did not escape to the outside environment, with no abnormal radiation levels detected around the plant [1] Previous Incidents - This incident marks the second leak reported at the Wolseong Nuclear Power Plant in 2023, following a previous incident on January 12, where approximately 29 tons of untested nuclear waste liquid was discharged into the sea while the unit was operational [1]