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South Korea's energy policy at a crossroads amid industrial ambitions

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  • South Korea faces an electricity shortage challenge due to its ambitious "mega project" initiative for semiconductors and AI, requiring significant new power generation.
  • The government is reconsidering nuclear power as a solution, despite past phase-out efforts, due to its reliability for energy-intensive industries.

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South Korea faces an electricity shortage challenge due to its ambitious "mega project" initiative for semiconductors and AI, requiring significant new power generation. The government is reconsidering nuclear power as a solution, despite past phase-out efforts, due to its reliability for energy-intensive industries.

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