[Photo] Civic groups’ crestfallen reaction to Shin-Kori 5 & 6 final recommendation

The Ulsan Citizens Movement to Keep Pristine Shin-Kori 5 & 6 reacts with anguish outside of the Ulsan City Hall after hearing the recommendation from the public task force to move ahead with construction of the nuclear reactors on Oct. 20. Meanwhile in Busan, groups opposed to nuclear power generation continued to demonstrate outside of the Busan City Hall and held a press conference to insist on suspension of the project. (by Kim Young-dong, Busan correspondent and Kim Chang-gwang, staff photographer)

After the announcement of the citizens’ task force recommendation to resume construction of the Shin-Kori 5 & 6 nuclear reactors, the Blue House announced that it would adhere to this conclusion. “We will do our best to ensure that the next steps are implemented without interruption,” said presidential spokesman Park Su-hyun.