Review

  • Journal of Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Waste Technology
  • Volume 3(3); 2005
  • Article

Journal of Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Waste Technology 2005;3(3):167-176. Published online: Sep, 30, 2005

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Multilateral Nuclear Cooperation in East Asia; The First Step Toward the Formation of a New Cooperation

  • Yong-Soo Hwang ; Eun-Ha Kwon ; Eun-Jin Seo and Joo-ho Whang
Abstract

Demand on the nuclear energy in East Asian countries has been grown rapidly to support economic development. After 9.11, nuclear security has become the world wide issue. In addition, unlike to other region, some countries are considering the introduction of nuclear power plants. To meet the challenges a new regional multilateral nuclear approach is proposed aiming at assurance of supply and non -proliferation. The new proposal is based on the principles of confidence building, volunteering, and incentives. The step wise approach is recommended to implement the multilateral system in East Asia.

Keywords

MNA,Non-proliferation,nuclear cooperation,Spent Nuclear Fuel,Enrichment