North Korean Nuclear Program, KEDO, North Korean N Program

North Korea's nuclear program - KEDO

1. Jaswant Singh Kain North Korea’s Nuclear Energy Sector: Domestic and International Dimensions

2. 1. Korean Peninsula Energy Development Organization (KEDO): Why and How 2. Current Scenario 3. Future Plans Agenda

3. In 1994, an agreed framework was signed between the US and North Korea (Geneva Accord). The aim was to promote peace and security along with normalization of political and economic relations between the US and North Korea. North Korea was to get two light water nuclear reactors. KEDO was a result of this framework. It was established on March 15, 1995. Japan and South Korea also joined it. The cost of the organization was estimated to 4.5 Billion US dollars. Courtiers like New Zealand, Australia, Canada, Indonesia, Chile, Argentina, Poland, Czech Republic, Uzbekistan along with European Atomic Energy Community joined the project. However, the organization failed because of several political-economic reasons. The relationship between the US and North Korea deteriorated. Bush administration termed North Korea as ‘Axis of Evil’ and viewed North Korean nuclear program as a bargaining chip. China and Russia also stepped back. A mutual distrust between North Korea and the US was followed by the end of the program on January 9, 2006. It not only impacted the political, economic and security related dimensions, but also affected the culture of the region. KEDO: Why and How?

4. There is a deadlock between the US and North Korea. It has resulted in aggressive nuclear/missile activities in North Korea. North Korea is considered as a rouge nation in the international community today. The nuclear program related activities and ambitions of North Korea have become a prioritized matter of concern for the international community as they pose a serious threat to the international security. Presence of 28,000+ US soldiers in South Korea and the threat perceived by North Korea Current Scenario

5. What is happening in North Korea in terms of its nuclear program and how is it impacting the international dimensions. What are its impact on the popular culture of the region. For example, how has this been perceived and shown through the literature, drama, movies, food and so on. Future Plans

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