Man-made Disaster and Global Nuclear Energy Development
Asia: No major policy changes, still committed to
nuclear power
Bangladesh: There is no change in plans to promote nuclear policy. Bangladesh signs with agreement between
Russia about the construction of Rooppur NPP in November 2011.
China: Important role of nuclear power in China is not changed. China has temporarily stopped the authorization of
new projects after the accident, but the construction of NPP has restarted now.
India: Domestic energy demand is increasing, and nuclear power is considered to be an important option as a clean
energy source (no change). Construction of new NPPs are progressing according to the existing plan.
Indonesia: 49.5% of the population is in favor (35.5% opposition) for against nation's nuclear policy. Nuclear power
is considered as one of the main power source to support energy security.
Kazakhstan: There is no change in plans to promote nuclear power. many people are aware that there is no other
option to incorporate nuclear power for the realization of nation's policy.
South Korea: There is no change in nuclear policy. Based on the "4th Comprehensive Nuclear Energy Promotion
Plan", South Korea continues to build NPPs in six locations from 2012 to 2017.
Malaysia: There is no change in plans to begin the operation of Malaysia's first nuclear reactor in 2021.
Vietnam: There is no change in plans to promote nuclear power. Vietnam plans to build high safety NPPs learned
from Fukushima accident with Japan and Russia in cooperation.
Taiwan: Announced an energy policy to reduce the dependence on nuclear power.
Thailand; Decided the postponement of the plan to build five NPPs for 3 years.
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