S. Korea panel recommends construction of 2 reactors be resumed

S. Korea panel recommends construction of 2 reactors be resumed

A South Korean government committee holds a press conference in Seoul on Oct. 20, 2017, reporting that the construction of two nuclear power reactors -- the Shin Kori No. 5 and 6 units near Busan -- should continue after it gauged public opinion over the issue. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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