Social acceptance of nuclear power plants in Korea: The role of public perceptions following the Fukushima accident

摘要: Abstract After the Fukushima accident, most nations that use nuclear power programmes as their main energy facility reexamined national and electricity plans policies. Moreover, accident resulted in huge losses of lives capital, affecting public perceptions acceptance plants (NPPs). Understanding related motivations hindrances affect is essential to revising these On basis a survey conducted South Korea, this study investigates NPPs. it explores effects four factors, perceived costs, system reliability, awareness, environmental knowledge, on benefits, risks, attitudes influence public’s intention This finds benefits played key role determining Furthermore, are significantly affected by factors listed above. both knowledge costs have notable risks. obtained results, implications limitations presented.