S. Korea seeks to restart Gangneung hydropower plant after 20 years of hiatus

Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power is seeking to restart Gangneung hydroelectricity power plant after 20 years of suspension to boost green energy generation and reduce the country’s reliance on energy imports. Located near the mountainous east coast of South Korea, the hydropower plant can generate 180 million kilowatt-hour of electricity per year. Comprised of two unit, it was constructed in early 1990s but has remained idle since its shutdown in March 2001 due to complaints about water contamination.