NUCLEAR DEVELOPMENTS SHOW IMPACT IN S. KOREA'S LNG MARKET

The implications for LNG requirements and prospects of nuclear energy power widely vary over the North Asian region. Currently, North Asia accounts for over 25% of global nuclear capacity. It is estimated to account for two-fifths of the global capacity by the end of 2020.

According to the World Nuclear Association (WNA), S. Korea had 24 operational reactors at four sites last year. With 23,231 MW of capacity, this country produces t....