Consideration for a Differentiated Physical Protection Requirements based on Types of Nuclear Facilities

Year
2016
Author(s)
Woo Jin Kim - Korea Institute of Nuclear Nonproliferation And Control
Ki-Hyun Kim - Korea Institute of Nuclear Nonproliferation And Control
Yon Hong Jeong - Korea Institute of Nuclear Non-proliferation and Control
Min Su Kim - Strategic Planning Division, Korea Institute of Nuclear Nonproliferation and Control
Abstract
This paper investigates nuclear policy environment change between 1950s and 2010s in the nuclear supplier states. Meanwhile, Republic of Korea has been seeking to the new fuel cycle that ensure technical, economic, and non-proliferation characteristics. Therefore, it was surveyed and compared among International Guidance, United States and ROK's regulatory framework for the physical protection. Some improvements for the future nuclear system are suggested.