South Korea to Study Faster Nuclear Plant Builds for AI Power Demand

South Korea's presidential office said on June 30, 2026 that it will explore ways to shorten the construction time of nuclear power plants to meet surging electricity demand driven by AI. Senior presidential secretary Kang Hoon-sik told reporters that while building a nuclear plant typically takes nine to ten years, the government will look at ways to shorten that timeline. The measures are set to be reflected in the country's long-term power supply and demand plan. Related report