Chosun University Hosts the 3rd Honam Region Future Energy Integrated Communication Forum

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Chosun University announced on the 8th that the Honam Region Future Energy Communication Forum Committee of the Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation (Chairman Professor Jeong Woon-gwan of the Department of Nuclear Engineering) held the ‘2020 3rd Honam Region Future Energy Communication Forum’ on topics including a study on the perception of residents near the Hanbit Nuclear Headquarters.

The ‘Honam Region Future Energy Communication Forum’ is a platform for discussion aimed at resolving conflicts arising around energy in the Honam region.

While conducting policy research related to energy, it shares accurate information on various energy-related issues. In addition, to provide opportunities for communication of field opinions, experts from various fields as well as opinion leaders from local communities participate to exchange diverse opinions on the future energy industry from a neutral standpoint through topic presentations and expert discussions.

At this forum, the research team of the Honam Region Future Energy Communication Forum presented the results of two research projects in the humanities and social sciences fields conducted as part of policy research, followed by a comprehensive discussion.

The first presentation was ‘A Study on the Perception of Residents Near the Hanbit Nuclear Headquarters’ by Professor Kim Bong-cheol’s research team at Chosun University (co-researchers Professor An Jua of Dongshin University and Dr. Kim Yumi of Chosun University), introducing the results of a survey conducted mainly in Yeonggwang-gun areas including Yeonggwang-eup, Baeksu-eup, Hongnong-eup, Beopseong-myeon, and Yeomsan-myeon.

The second presentation was ‘A Study on Residents’ Perception of Hanbit Nuclear Power Plant and Nuclear Energy: Focusing on Innovation Diffusion Theory’ by Professor Han In-seop’s research team at Chosun University (presented by Professor Kim Kyung-ah of Jeonbuk National University), which introduced topics such as ‘Personal characteristics according to occupation, gender, and education level regarding Hanbit Nuclear Power Plant and nuclear energy,’ ‘General trust tendency of respondents,’ ‘Level of trust in institutions related to nuclear power generation,’ ‘Perceptions of nuclear power generation, energy policy, and Hanbit Nuclear Power Plant,’ and ‘Differences in perception attitudes by gender, region, and groups (experts and general public, political activists and general public, younger and older generations, etc.).’

Following the presentation of policy research results in the humanities and social sciences, a comprehensive discussion was held where 20 forum members engaged in heated debate to identify major issues surrounding energy in the Honam regional community and seek solutions based on the policy research project results.

The 4th 2020 Honam Region Future Energy Communication Forum is scheduled to be held on the 24th of next month with the theme of ‘Presentation of Policy Research Results in the Technology Field.’

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