고준위방사성폐기물 관리와 관련된 사회안전망 구축에 관한 연구

Abstract

This study aims to analyze local residents’ perceptions of the establishment of social safety nets concerning the management of high-level radioactive waste (HLW) in our region. To this end, a survey was conducted to analyze residents’ perceptions, focusing on three sub-items: local governments’ management of HLW, safety education, and the expertise of managers. Regarding potential risk factors that could be reduced through government policies, local residents perceive HLW as highly hazardous, yet they responded that these hazards can be mitigated by government efforts. Residents’ perceptions of the current status of the social safety net related to HLW management were also surveyed. The results revealed that scores were relatively higher among male residents, residents living in the Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ), students, and those with a progressive political inclination. However, in general, the perception of the current status of the social safety net for HLW management in our region tended to be negative. Overall, it was found that the scores for safety education and the expertise of HLW managers at the local government level were lower than those for HLW management, highlighting the need to expand safety education and enhance managerial expertise in HLW management by local governments. Building a social safety net for the management of HLW requires concerted efforts at both organizational and governmental levels. In this context, the findings of this study are expected to serve as foundational data for the creation of a social safety net related to HLW management.