Tag Archives: Korea

Shut down school near nuke plants becomes place to experience renewable energy via The Hankyoreh

Posted on 2017/04/21 by nfield

As the student began forcefully pedaling the bicycle in the first-floor hallway of the former Hangni branch school of Ilgwang Elementary School in Busan on Apr. 5, the blender went into motion. Nineteen on-looking Ilgwang fourth graders gasped in astonishment. … Continue reading →

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[Interview] Wolseong-1 vulnerable to Fukushima-style nuclear disaster via The Hankyoreh

Posted on 2017/02/09 by nfield

“For the lifespan of Wolseong-1 to be extended, it needs to adhere to the latest technological specifications, but none of those were implemented. That leaves the reactor vulnerable to a serious disaster such as what happened at Fukushima,” said Ha … Continue reading →

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The insane plan to expand the world’s biggest nuclear plant　via Greenpeace

Posted on 2015/10/13 by norma field

Dal Jang Over 3 million people live within 30 km of what is set to become the largest nuclear power plant in South Korea and the world. So why is the government expanding nuclear and locking out safe, clean renewables? … Continue reading →

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Korea-U.S. nuclear cooperation deal meets all legal requirements: CRS via The Korea Herald

Posted on 2015/08/20 by yukimiyamotodepaul

The U.S.-South Korean civil nuclear cooperation agreement meets all requirements in U.S. law, the Congressional Research Service said. The agreement, which was signed in June, meets “all the terms of the Atomic Energy Act, and therefore could enter into force … Continue reading →

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Japan asks for WTO panel to rule on S.Korea’s Fukushima-related food import restrictions via Reuters

Posted on 2015/08/20 by yukimiyamotodepaul

Aug 20 Japan on Thursday asked the World Trade Organization to set up a panel to rule on South Korea’s import bans and testing requirements for Japanese food after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster, since the restrictions show no signs … Continue reading →

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Kenya’s Studied Approach to a Nuclear Future via ANS Nuclear Cafe

Posted on 2014/04/10 by yukimiyamotodepaul

There has been an increasing amount of press lately about the growing number of nations on the continent of Africa interested in exploring the benefits of nuclear energy.  South Africa has led the way in this realm, having had operational … Continue reading →

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Work to start on third and fourth Barakah units via World Nuclear News

Posted on 2014/02/12 by yukimiyamotodepaul

Permission has been granted for civil works to start on the next two reactors of the UAE’s nuclear power program. Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (Enec) is allowed to work on the “formwork, rebar, embedded anchor bolts, electrical conduits, steel plates … Continue reading →

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RPT-UPDATE 2-S.Korea curbs reliance on nuclear power, but commitment intact via Reuters

Posted on 2014/01/14 by yukimiyamotodepaul

* Nuclear power to make up 29 pct of total by 2035 * Revises down plan for nuclear to grow to 41 pct by 2030 * Cut is least stringent of recommended options * South Korea still looking to export … Continue reading →

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South Korea Targets 29 Percent Nuclear Power Reliance by 2035 via Bloomberg News

Posted on 2013/12/11 by yukimiyamotodepaul

Nuclear power will account for 29 percent of South Korea’s power generation capacity in 2035, lower than a 41 percent goal introduced in 2008, according to a draft proposal of the country’s next long-term energy plan. The plan, submitted by … Continue reading →

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South Korea should lower reliance on nuclear -study via Reuters

Posted on 2013/10/13 by yukimiyamotodepaul

Study group suggests cut in nuclear reliance SEOUL, Oct 13 (Reuters) – South Korea should reduce its reliance on nuclear power in view of public discontent with corruption in the industry and Japan‘s difficulty tackling the aftermath of the Fukushima … Continue reading →

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