[2026-02-23]South Korea Launches High-Level Radioactive Waste Management Committee and Policy Roadmap
South Korea has launched its High-Level Radioactive Waste Management Committee to oversee safe and transparent waste handling.
The committee’s first meeting established operational rules and outlined plans for site suitability investigations and public involvement.
The initiative began with its inaugural meeting on February 23, 2026, marking a new era in national nuclear waste policy.