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

After the Fukushima accident, most nations that use nuclear power programmes as their main energy facility reexamined their national energy and electricity plans and policies. Moreover, the accident resulted in huge losses of lives and capital, affecting public perceptions and acceptance of nuclear power plants (NPPs). Understanding the related motivations and hindrances that affect public perceptions is essential to revising these energy plans...