Present status and prospects of nuclear power programme in Korea

Conference · Fri Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1988 · Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6231178

Chon, W Y; Lee, B W; Lee, C K

The Republic of Korea has made dramatic progress in her economic growth in the last twenty-five years, which had to be supported by annual power increase of typically fifteen(15) percent. The limited domestic energy resources available and also the bitter experience of two oil crises made it necessary that the nation pursue its national nuclear power projects vigorously. Throughout the project execution, however, problems related to nuclear safety have been given the top priority. In the forthcoming KNU Nos. 11 and 12 projects, steadily growing domestic nuclear industries will play major roles in plant design, construction, standardization, and technological self-independence. By the year 2001, the total number of nuclear power plants may reach fourteen, while construction of additional small nuclear for combined cycle district heating may become a reality. Preparation for full-fledged fuel cycle is also underway and necessary amendment to the existing Atomic Energy Act has been enacted.

• Research Organization: Korean Nuclear Society, Seoul
• OSTI ID: 6231178
• Report Number(s): CONF-870905-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc.; (United States) Journal Volume: 56
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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