The Special Committee on Hanbit Nuclear Power Plant Measures of the Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province Council (Chairman Kim Manki) held a meeting on the 22nd to receive a report on the progress of current issues related to the Hanbit Nuclear Power Plant from the executive branch.

The meeting was attended by Chairman Kim Manki, as well as members Kim Seongsu, Kim Seulji, Park Junghui, and Park Jangseok, the head of the Social Disaster Management Office. The report covered major issues such as ▲ response to the legislative notice on the High-Level Radioactive Waste Management Special Act Enforcement Decree ▲ recent nuclear power plant accident status over the past 5 years ▲ strengthening of safety management for nuclear disasters ▲ request for financial support for emergency planning zones ▲ continued operation of Units 1 and 2 of the Hanbit Nuclear Power Plant.

Chairman Kim Manki stated, "As the Hanbit Nuclear Power Plant is directly related to the safety of our residents, thorough responses are necessary," and added, "The special committee will do its best to alleviate residents' concerns and establish safety measures."

Meanwhile, the special committee, which was scheduled to conclude its activities on October 4th this year, is preparing for an extension of its activities to address major issues.