HANARO (High-flux Advanced Neutron Application ReactOr)
HANARO is South Korea’s primary research reactor, located in Daejeon and operated by the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI). It supports a wide range of civilian applications, including neutron scattering, isotope production, and materials testing, with around 30 neutron beam instruments
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HANARO (High-flux Advanced Neutron Application ReactOr)
Status: OPERATIONAL Category: RESEARCH Country: South Korea [South Korea](/library/wiki/countries/South Korea) Operator: kaeri--korea-atomic-energy-research-institute Type: Pool Pool Capacity: 30 MWth (thermal only)
Overview
HANARO is South Korea’s primary research reactor, located in Daejeon and operated by the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI). It supports a wide range of civilian applications, including neutron scattering, isotope production, and materials testing, with around 30 neutron beam instruments. The reactor remains operational, serving as a cornerstone of South Korea’s nuclear research infrastructure.
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Daejeon. South Korea's primary research reactor. Open-pool design. ~30 neutron beam instruments.
Source: IAEA PRIS / reactors_canonical · Enriched by Grok Last updated: 2026-05-10
Sources
- IAEA PRIS - HANARO — Official record of HANARO in the IAEA Power Reactor Information System.
- Wikipedia - HANARO [UNVERIFIED] — General overview and background information on the HANARO research reactor.
- KAERI Official Website — Information from the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, the operator of HANARO.
- WNA - Nuclear Power in South Korea — Country profile including details on research reactors like HANARO.
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