KMRR (Korea Multi-purpose Research Reactor)
The Korea Multi-purpose Research Reactor (KMRR) is a planned facility in South Korea, to be operated by the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI). Intended as a replacement for the aging HANARO reactor, it will focus on medical isotope production and materials testing for civilian purposes.
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KMRR (Korea Multi-purpose Research Reactor)
Status: PLANNED Category: RESEARCH Country: South Korea [South Korea](/library/wiki/countries/South Korea) Operator: kaeri Type: Pool Pool Capacity: 15 MWth (thermal only)
Overview
The Korea Multi-purpose Research Reactor (KMRR) is a planned facility in South Korea, to be operated by the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI). Intended as a replacement for the aging HANARO reactor, it will focus on medical isotope production and materials testing for civilian purposes. As it is still in the planning phase, there is no operational history or specific site confirmed.
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Planned replacement for aging HANARO. Export version (SMART derivative).
Source: IAEA PRIS / reactors_canonical · Enriched by Grok Last updated: 2026-05-10
Sources
- World Nuclear Association - South Korea — Overview of South Korea's nuclear research and reactor programs, including mentions of KAERI's activities.
- Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI) — Official website of the operator, providing information on research reactors and planned projects in South Korea.
- World Nuclear News - South Korea [UNVERIFIED] — Collection of news articles related to South Korea's nuclear developments, potentially covering research reactor plans.
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