South Korea to Speed Up Nuclear Restart Amid Middle East Crisis

South Korea will speed up the restart of nuclear reactors undergoing maintenance to secure energy amid the ongoing war in the Middle East.

The nation will seek to start two units this month, and a further four by mid-May, the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment said in a statement after an emergency meeting on Wednesday. The government will also consider flexible operation of coal-fired plants, generation from which is currently limited during weekdays to minimize pollution, if liquefied natural gas deliveries are affected.