KEDO will assist the DPRK in developing the capability to operate and regulate its nuclear power facilities. No formal designation of this site as the location of the LWR project has been made. A third site survey will take place in late December 1995 and early 1996. KEDO survey teams have addressed potential concerns relating to seismology, environmental safety, and constructability. Following extensive consultations with the DPRK and on-site visual surveys conducted by KEDO experts, there do not appear to be any significant concerns that would impact construction of the LWR project.
Seismic monitoring is underway.
More site-specific data collection and analysis to determine site characteristics related to constructability and safety will by conducted during the next site survey. Site-specific safety analysis includes the effect on plant design of factors such as population density, industrial activity, regional weather conditions, and water levels in and around the potential location of the LWR project. Site- specific analysis is primarily intended to ensure that public safety and ecological issues are adequately accounted for in the design of the LWR project. Survey experts will address these and additional issues in the period leading up to and including the site preparation.