This year, nuclear power has generated more electricity in South Korea than either coal or natural gas for the first time ever, achieving a milestone in one of the world's top importers of fossil fuels. Nuclear power accounted for 32% of South Korea's electricity generation mix in the first half of 2024, ahead of coal and natural gas, each with a 28% share, according to data by energy think tank Ember cited by Reuters columnist Gavin Maguire. The advance of nuclear power generation at the expense of fossil fuels marks a momentous…
