방사성폐기물학회지 (Journal of Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Waste Technology(JNFCWT))

  • 제19권4호
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  • Pages.479-489
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  • 2021
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  • 1738-1894(pISSN)
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  • 2288-5471(eISSN)
한국방사성폐기물학회 (Korean Radioactive Waste Society)
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Preparation and Consideration of Sample Collection in Undeclared Areas for Denuclearization Verification

  • Kim, Dong Yeong (Korea Institute of Nuclear Nonproliferation and Control) ;
  • Kim, Giyoon (Korea Institute of Nuclear Nonproliferation and Control) ;
  • Lee, Jun (Korea Institute of Nuclear Nonproliferation and Control) ;
  • Lim, Kyung Taek (Korea Institute of Nuclear Nonproliferation and Control) ;
  • Chung, Heejun (Korea Institute of Nuclear Nonproliferation and Control) ;
  • Seo, Jihye (Korea Radioactive Waste Agency) ;
  • Kim, Myungsoo (Korea Institute of Nuclear Nonproliferation and Control)
  • 투고 : 2021.08.26
  • 심사 : 2021.11.26
  • 발행 : 2021.12.30
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초록

The Republic of Korea is expected to participate in the denuclearization verification activities by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in case any neighboring countries declared denuclearization. In this study, samples for the verification of nuclear activities in undeclared areas were selected for the denuclearization of neighboring countries, and the appropriateness of the procedures was considered. If a country with nuclear weapons declares denuclearization, it must be accompanied by the IAEA's verification regarding nuclear materials and weapons in the declared and undeclared areas. The analysis of the process samples or on-site environmental samples and the verification of undeclared nuclear facilities and materials aid in uncovering any evidence of concealment of nuclear activity in undeclared areas. Therefore, a methodology was established for effective sampling and analysis in accordance with proper procedures. Preparations for sampling in undeclared areas were undertaken for various potential scenarios, such as, the establishment of zones according to radiation dose, methods of supplying electricity, wireless communication networks, targets of sampling according to characteristics of nuclides, manned sampling method, and unmanned sampling method. Through this, procedures were established for pre- and post-site settings in preparation for hazards and limiting factors at nuclear inspection sites.

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과제정보

This work was supported by the Nuclear Safety Research Program through the Korea Foundation Of Nuclear Safety (KoFONS), using financial resources granted by the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission (NSSC) of the Republic of Korea (No.1905010).

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