Visual Sample Plan을 활용한 미신고 시설 핵활동 분석 시료 채취 계획

Abstract

The Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) is the basis of global efforts to prevent the spread of nuclearweapons. In Republic of Korea, safety measures are integrated with NPT approval through agreements with the InternationalAtomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Safeguards Agreement. In contrast, Democratic People’s Republicof Korea (DPRK), initially an NPT member, withdrew, refusing IAEA nuclear inspections. This inhibits the precisemanagement of DPRK’s nuclear facilities and limits access to related information. The Korean Peninsula, politicallydivided, sees DPRK in control of nuclear weapons. Although the IAEA periodically evaluates DPRK’s nuclear facilities,there’s a research gap in contamination and site management with nuclear activities. Recognizing the presence orabsence of such activities is crucial for peaceful nuclear endeavors. This proposal suggests the number and locationsfor environmental sample collection using the Visual Sample Plan (VSP) software for nuclear activity analysis. VSPsoftware is sample collection locations and quantities through statistical tests on collected data, ensuring reliabilityfor decision-making. The proposal identifies sites and facilities for nuclear activity analysis based on IAEA safetyreports, utilizing the software’s embedded methods. Suggested sampling locations for undisclosed nuclear activitiesemploy VSP’s embedded techniques, including ‘Show that at least some high % of the sampling area is acceptable’ toconfirm contamination and ‘Estimate the Mean’ to evaluate the average contamination level.