Hazy Shade of Winter: Air Pollution Sparks Emergency Measures in Korea
Dangerously high levels of particulate matter in the air prompted emergency measures from the Seoul city government this week.
Korea’s Ambitious Smart Water Grid Initiative
By Hwan Kang The word “Smart Grid” became popularized when the energy industry thought applying sensors and having comprehensive control over the whole cycle of…
How Korea’s Nuclear Power Decision Could Impact the U.S.-Korea Trade Deficit
The decision by the Moon Administration to shift from coal and nuclear power to LNG has long-term implications for South Korea’s trade surplus with the United States.
Should South Korea Join the Transition to All Electric Vehicles?
As the industry shifts toward electric vehicles, South Korea will need to consider the current state of the market for electric vehicles in South Korea.
Conceptualizing South Korea’s Response to a Nuclear Power Accident in North Korea
South Korea’s response to a nuclear reactor crisis at North Korea’s Yongbyon complex depends heavily on many assessments and factors.
China’s Potential Actions in a North Korean Nuclear Contingency
Despite the Chinese preparation for a political/military contingency in North Korea, however, a North Korea contingency due to damage its research reactors core causing the core to burn or a nuclear meltdown at its light water reactor is much less discussed in the Chinese policy community.
The Challenges for Japan of a Nuclear Crisis at North Korea’s Yongbyon Facility
Japan is highly vulnerable to airborne radioactive fallout from a nuclear incident on the Korean Peninsula, given prevailing westerly winds.
How Might Russia Respond to an Accident at North Korea’s Yongbyon Nuclear Facility?
In the case of hypothetical accident with depressurization and ejection of radiation from a North Korean nuclear reactor: what actions might Russia take?
What are the Potential Impacts of a Crisis at North Korea’s Yongbyon Nuclear Reactors?
Concerns about the release of radioactive material from damaged reactors, and concerns regarding potential exposure of populations living downwind of the reactors, focuses on the radioactive isotope cesium-137 (Cs137).
An Agenda for U.S.-Korea Relations Under the Trump Administration
As the Trump administration begins to build its foreign policy, what should its agenda be for relations with South Korea and handling North Korea?