Radioactive Waste Management Strategy in the Republic of Korea

In the Republic of Korea, national basic plans for the management of low and intermediate level waste (LILW) and high level waste (HLW) are established and updated every five years, and strategies are established annually to achieve the goals established by the national basic plans. Based on these plans and strategies, the Korea Radioactive Waste Agency (KORAD), a non-profit organization for radioactive waste management, has accounted for a safe and pragmatic approach for LILW disposal through three different repository concepts at a single site. Additionally, the basic HLW management plan is under review to enhance scientific feasibility and public and resident acceptability. (author)