Nuclear Power Surpasses Fossil Fuels in South Korea's Energy Mix

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…