{"id":2208793,"date":"2025-03-19T15:01:38","date_gmt":"2025-03-19T06:01:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/?p=2208793"},"modified":"2025-03-20T15:53:26","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T06:53:26","slug":"south-koreas-new-law-on-managing-nuclear-waste-faces-uphill-battle-with-public","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/2025\/03\/south-koreas-new-law-on-managing-nuclear-waste-faces-uphill-battle-with-public\/","title":{"rendered":"South Korea\u2019s new law on managing nuclear waste faces uphill battle with public"},"content":{"rendered":"

South Korea\u2019s Cabinet <\/span>approved<\/span><\/a> the High-Level Radioactive Waste Management Act on Tuesday, aiming to resolve the country\u2019s decades-long failure to secure permanent nuclear waste storage.<\/span><\/p>\n

The law reflects South Korea\u2019s attempt to strengthen its nuclear energy program and enhance energy security, but its implementation faces steep political and social challenges as public trust and political stability have been shaken since President Yoon Suk-yeol\u2019s Dec. 3 martial law declaration.<\/span><\/p>\n

It also comes as the U.S. designation of South Korea as a \u201csensitive country\u201d has fueled speculation that Washington remains concerned about an ROK nuclear weapons program, raising the stakes for Seoul as it seeks to show that it can expand nuclear energy generation responsibly.<\/span><\/p>\n

BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT<\/b><\/p>\n

South Korea\u2019s struggle to secure permanent nuclear waste storage dates back to the 1980s. Successive governments have failed to resolve the issue due to public opposition, political gridlock and operational challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n

Temporary storage facilities at major nuclear plants \u2014 Hanbit, Hanul and Gori \u2014 are <\/span>projected<\/span><\/a> to reach capacity starting in 2030, raising the prospect of reactor shutdowns, increased electricity costs and industrial disruption.<\/span><\/p>\n

The <\/span>2003 Buan protests<\/span><\/a> highlight the scale of potential resistance. When the government proposed building a nuclear waste site on Wido, an islet off Buan County, local opposition quickly escalated into one of the largest environmental protests in South Korean history.<\/span><\/p>\n

Thousands of residents, students and labor groups staged mass demonstrations, culminating in <\/span>violent clashes<\/span><\/a> with police. The government eventually withdrew the proposal, underscoring the difficulty of securing local acceptance for nuclear waste sites.<\/span><\/p>\n

Political gridlock has also hampered progress. In 2024, efforts to pass a <\/span>nuclear waste law<\/span><\/a> failed due to disagreement between the ruling People Power Party (PPP) and the opposition Democratic Party (DP).<\/span><\/p>\n

The PPP supported increased on-site storage capacity, while the DP argued that storage should remain tied to the original design life of the reactors. The resulting impasse highlighted the political sensitivity surrounding nuclear policy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pressure to resolve the issue has intensified due to South Korea\u2019s reliance on nuclear energy. The EU now <\/span>classifies<\/span><\/a> nuclear energy as a green energy source, but only for countries with permanent disposal facilities. Without a permanent site, South Korea risks losing access to green financing and subsidies in key industrial sectors, including shipbuilding and automotive manufacturing.<\/span><\/p>\n

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An illustration of barrels of containing nuclear waste material | Image: Korea Pro<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

POLITICAL AND SOCIAL RISKS<\/b><\/p>\n

Public distrust of government institutions presents a formidable challenge to the law\u2019s implementation. Yoon\u2019s martial law declaration, impeachment and subsequent arrest have severely damaged public confidence in state institutions.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Constitutional Court is widely expected to uphold Yoon\u2019s impeachment, triggering a snap presidential election within 60 days. DP leader Lee Jae-myung had led the polls for months and will likely be the country\u2019s next president if Yoon is permanently removed from office. However, his political standing is <\/span>weakened<\/span><\/a> by ongoing legal troubles and high unfavorable ratings.<\/span><\/p>\n

The government\u2019s plan to select a permanent site through a three-step process \u2014 local government applications, site suitability investigations and a public vote \u2014 creates several potential flashpoints.<\/span><\/p>\n

Even though the law pledges to provide residents with financial incentives, communities may reject hosting nuclear waste facilities due to environmental and safety concerns. Moreover, the public will likely view the law\u2019s provision that allows the government to override local objections after 60 days as an undemocratic means to quash dissent.<\/span><\/p>\n

The parallels to Buan are clear. The Buan protests succeeded in part because they mobilized diverse segments of society, including labor unions, students and religious groups. If a similar coalition emerges in opposition to the new law\u2019s implementation, the South Korean government may struggle to maintain public order without reinforcing perceptions of authoritarianism.<\/span><\/p>\n

The political stakes are heightened by South Korea\u2019s unstable political environment. Although the PPP supports the law, it could shift to criticizing the law\u2019s implementation if Lee becomes the country\u2019s next president, particularly if organized protests emerge or local governments reject site proposals.<\/span><\/p>\n

If Lee\u2019s administration is forced to invoke the 60-day override provision, the PPP could accuse him of heavy-handed governance, positioning itself as a defender of local interests.<\/span><\/p>\n

Even if Lee benefits from an initial grace period following public dissatisfaction with Yoon\u2019s impeachment, his honeymoon period may be short-lived due to a <\/span>slowing economy<\/span><\/a>. Lee will likely need significant political capital and public support to pass reforms. If local resistance to the nuclear waste law escalates, Lee may conclude that the political cost is too high and quietly scuttle the program.<\/span><\/p>\n

This could have long-term repercussions for South Korea\u2019s trade and energy policies, particularly with the EU.<\/span><\/p>\n

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An illustration of a nuclear power plant | Image: Korea Pro<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

GEOPOLITICAL IMPLICATIONS<\/b><\/p>\n

The law\u2019s success or failure may have direct implications for South Korea\u2019s strategic relationship with the U.S.<\/span><\/p>\n

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) placed South Korea on its <\/span>Sensitive Countries List<\/span><\/a> (SCL) in January following an alleged security breach involving a South Korean contract worker who attempted to board a flight with export-controlled nuclear reactor design software.<\/span><\/p>\n

While acting U.S. Ambassador Joseph Yun <\/span>downplayed<\/span><\/a> the significance of the designation, its timing \u2014 shortly after Yoon\u2019s martial law declaration and amid domestic political instability \u2014 has fueled speculation that Washington remains concerned about South Korea\u2019s nuclear program.<\/span><\/p>\n

South Korea\u2019s designation as a sensitive country reflects broader U.S. sensitivity toward nuclear proliferation risks. South Korea\u2019s possession of heavy-water reactors, capable of producing weapons-grade plutonium, has long been a source of U.S. concern.<\/span><\/p>\n

While the new law aims to address nuclear waste storage rather than fuel production, its successful execution would demonstrate that South Korea is handling its nuclear program responsibly, potentially easing U.S. concerns.<\/span><\/p>\n

Failure to implement the law effectively could deepen mistrust with Washington. If protests derail site selection or if Lee\u2019s administration resorts to heavy-handed measures to push through construction, U.S. officials may interpret this as a sign of poor nuclear governance.<\/span><\/p>\n

The law\u2019s success would also strengthen South Korea\u2019s position within the U.S.-led Indo-Pacific security framework. A stable and well-managed nuclear waste program would align South Korea with U.S. nonproliferation goals, enhancing strategic trust and positioning South Korea as a more reliable security partner.<\/span><\/p>\n

It would also improve South Korea\u2019s standing with the EU, unlocking access to green financing for nuclear projects and reinforcing its competitiveness in the global energy and industrial markets.<\/span><\/p>\n

OUTLOOK<\/b><\/p>\n

The High-Level Radioactive Waste Management Act represents a strategic gamble for South Korea\u2019s next government. Its passage reflects an attempt to resolve one of South Korea\u2019s longest-standing infrastructure challenges, but its success is far from guaranteed. Public opposition, political instability and potential local resistance could undermine the law\u2019s implementation.<\/span><\/p>\n

If the law is successfully implemented, South Korea could stabilize its nuclear energy sector, secure green financing and strengthen its strategic position with the U.S. and the EU. However, failure to secure public buy-in or political support could destabilize South Korea\u2019s energy policy, deepen internal divisions and weaken its strategic standing in the Indo-Pacific.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, given the public\u2019s environmental concerns and the impact that a nuclear waste storage site may have on real estate prices, it remains to be seen how the government will be able to effectively convince the public of the necessity of this law.<\/span><\/p>\n

Edited by Bryan Betts<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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