ML19330A688
| ML19330A688 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 06/26/1980 |
| From: | James Shea NRC OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS (OIP) |
| To: | Nosenzo L STATE, DEPT. OF, BUREAU OF OCEANS & INTL. ENVIRONMENT |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 8007290044 | |
| Download: ML19330A688 (1) | |
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JUN 2 6 ISc0 Mr. Louis V. Nosenzo
- Deputy Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy and Energy Techrology Affairs U.S. Department of State Room 7831 Washington, D.C.
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Dear Mr. Nosen:
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Thank you for your letter of May 6 which fonvarded Executive Branch views on Westinghouse's export license application to export two power reactors to South Korea (XR-133).
Ir. cuncection with our review of this case, the following questions have ariseo:
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What is the assessment of the Executive Branch of the impact of the mcent internal political developments in South Korea on South Korea's nonproliferation policies? In particular, are there any indications of any shift in South Korea's position regarding the acquisition or development of nuclear explosive devices?
2.
In view of the recent unrest in South Cholla Province, what is the assess-ment of the Executive Branch regarding the capability of the South Korean authorities to provide adequate physical protection with respect to nuclear facilities and material, including the reactors proposed for export?
" 3.
What are the intentions and capabilities of the South Korean government with respect to developing indigenous spent fuel reprocessing or uranium enrichment capabilities? Also, are there any indications that the South Korean authorities are renewing their interest in obtaining a reprocessing facility from France?
Your early response to these questions would be appreciated.
Sincerely, Originaf signed by Ja=es R. Shea James R. Shea, Director Office of International Programs 80072900N
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