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Nuclear Safety: A Longitudinal Case Study from the Fukushima Nuclear Disaster

후쿠시마 원전사고 종적사례연구를 통한 원전에너지 안전성 고찰

  • Lee, Joon-Hyuk (Department of Environment and Energy Engineering, Anynag University) ;
  • Jin, Young-Min (Department of Environment and Energy Engineering, Anynag University) ;
  • Jo, Young-Hyuk (Department of Environment and Energy Engineering, Anynag University) ;
  • Lee, Soon-Hong (Department of Environment and Energy Engineering, Anynag University)
  • 이준혁 (안양대학교 환경에너지공학과) ;
  • 진영민 (안양대학교 환경에너지공학과) ;
  • 조영혁 (안양대학교 환경에너지공학과) ;
  • 이순홍 (안양대학교 환경에너지공학과)
  • Received : 2016.01.06
  • Accepted : 2016.02.18
  • Published : 2016.02.29
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Abstract

Nuclear energy is considerably cheap and clean compared to other fossil fuels. Yet, there are rising safety concerns of nuclear power plants including the possibility of radiation releasing nuclear accidents. In light of the Fukushima nuclear crisis in 2011, Japan has been re-evaluating their existing energy policies and increasing the share of alternative energy. This paper first tracks the major historical changes of energy policy in Japan by time period. Next, energy security, reignited concerns and alternative energy are covered to examine Japan's energy security situation and its transition after the Fukushima disaster. Lastly, a short survey based on thematic analysis was conducted in South Korea and Japan to understand the public awareness of nuclear. This paper postulates that the case of Fukushima will contribute to establish and operate a safe-future nuclear program in South Korea, given that the country is not only geographically neighbouring Japan but also the world's fourth largest producer of nuclear energy.

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