BBC: South Korea has shut down two nuclear reactors after it was revealed that some parts used had not been properly vetted, an official says. Knowledge Economy Minister Hong Suk-woo said these were "non-core" parts and were not a safety threat. They included fuses, cooling fans and power switches that did not have the required nuclear industry certificates. The shutdown means there could be "unprecedented" power shortages in the next few months, Mr Hong said. The more than 5,000 parts could...
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