New South Korean president vows to end use of nuclear power

Moon Jae-in said he would lead country towards a 'nuclear-free era' following fears of a Fukushima-style meltdown

South Korea's new president, Moon Jae-in, has vowed to phase out the country's dependence on nuclear power, warning of "unimaginable consequences" from a Fukushima-style meltdown.

Moon, a left-leaning liberal who won last month's presidential election by a landslide following the impeachment and arrest of Park Geun-hye, said he would increase the role of renewable energy and lead South Korea towards a "nuclear-free era".