Lawmaker Cho Kyoung-tae of the People Power Party pointed out that “among the five nuclear power plant headquarters, only the Wolsong headquarters is equipped with radar systems capable of defending against autonomous drones.”
Rep. Choi made this inquiry to Choi Won-ho, chairman of the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission (NSSC), during his attendance at the Science, ICT and Korea Communications Commission audit held on the 13th at the Seoul Yeouido National Assembly.
Cho said, “I requested experimental results on defense methods for eight types of drones that could approach nuclear power plants, but I was told, ‘We have not conducted separate experiments by type, but we are operating with other equipment to compensate.’ Upon reviewing the status of anti-drone equipment at the five nuclear power plant headquarters, I found that only Wolsong has radar systems capable of intercepting autonomous drones.”
Rep. Cho asked, “Are you aware that the Gori, Saeul, Hanul and Hanbit nuclear power plants are completely defenseless against autonomous drones?” He added, “The Nuclear Safety and Security Commission, which has the authority to order Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) to reinforce its protective equipment, must issue such an order.”
In response, Choi Won-ho (Chairman) said, “We have already ordered (equipment reinforcement), and KHNP is currently conducting (related) contract work. We plan to place facility orders as soon as the contract work is completed.”
in TECH
