Gyeongju: The chief of South Korea's nuclear safety watchdog on Friday visited the Wolsong nuclear power plant in the southeastern city of Gyeongju to check its safety readiness ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. Choi Won-ho, chair of the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission, traveled to the plant, located 330 kilometers southeast of Seoul, as the city prepares to host the APEC summit from October 31 to November 1.
According to Yonhap News Agency, during the visit, Choi was briefed on the plant's preparedness against potential threats from illegal drones and unidentified vessels. He emphasized the importance of maintaining a strong defense posture to prevent terrorist attacks that could lead to radiation incidents. Choi urged the Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power Co. and other related organizations to ensure a robust security system is in place.
The upcoming APEC summit is anticipated to attract nearly 20,000 participants from the region, including heads of state and approximately 3,500 government delegates from the 21 APEC member economies.