Nuclear Energy Reassessed: Trends, Techs & Challenges

글로벌 원전 유턴 속 K-원전 경쟁력은?

(LEE)
Q1. The global focus of the energy transition has been on expanding renewable energy sources in recent years. But it seems that countries are now reevaluating the role of nuclear power. What’s driving this shift in perspective?

(SHWAGERAUS)
Q2. Many European countries that have led the phase-out of nuclear power are now making a U-turn. Could you provide an overview of this trend, and is it being observed in other regions as well?

(LEE)
Q3. The Yoon administration has scrapped the previous Moon administration’s nuclear phase-out policy in 2022, resuming construction of Shin-hanul reactors number three and four. It plans to build up to three new nuclear reactors by 2038. What are your prospects for the restoration of Korea’s nuclear energy ecosystem?

(SHWAGERAUS)
Q4. The Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power was selected as a preferred bidder to build two nuclear power units in the Czech Republic, elbowing out the strong French competitor, EDF. How do you evaluate the current level of Korea’s nuclear power technology?

(LEE)
Q5. U.S.-based energy firm Westinghouse and France’s EDF both appealed the Czech government’s selection of KHNP as the preferred bidder. What are the key points of legal contention, and in your view, would it have a significant impact on Korea’s efforts to finalize the deal?

(SHWAGERAUS)
Q6. Hundreds of nuclear reactors are currently under construction or undergoing review worldwide. But as demonstrated by the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster in 2011, safety concerns are a constant challenge in nuclear development. What are your primary concerns regarding these issues?

(LEE)
Q7. Amid ongoing safety concerns, Small Modular Reactors, or SMRs, have emerged as a potentially safer option for nuclear power generation. How do they operate, and where does Korea stand in SMR technology?

(SHWAGERAUS)
Q8. The disposal of used nuclear waste from nuclear power operations is another major concern. What measures should be implemented to ensure the safe handling of these potentially hazardous materials?

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2024-09-20, 18:30 (KST)