Nuclear Research Institute Launches Citizen Safety Center

The launch ceremony of the 'Nuclear Facility Citizen Safety Communication Center' held on the 2nd at the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute. (Photo by Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute)

[Asia Economy Reporter Moon Chaeseok] The 'Citizen Safety Communication Center for Nuclear Facilities,' which will monitor the safety of nuclear facilities at the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, was launched on the 2nd.

The center will measure environmental radiation in cooperation with local governments and participate in nuclear disaster prevention drills.

It will also conduct regular inspections of nuclear safety.

A monitoring committee will be formed, consisting of experts recommended by the center, the Atomic Energy Research Institute, and local governments, with five members each.

The committee will carry out safety monitoring and verification activities for nuclear facilities.

The center's members are residents living within the nuclear facility emergency planning zones (Gwanpyeong, Gujeuk, Jeonmin, Sinseong-dong).

Yoo Taeyoung, the chairman of the Gwanpyeong-dong Residents' Autonomous Committee, was elected as the first center director.

Director Yoo stated, "We will help create an environment where nuclear facilities can operate safely."

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