title: The current status of NORM/TENORM industries and establishment of regulatory framework in Korea.
abstract: During the last several years, a nationwide survey on naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM)/technologically enhanced naturally occurring radioactive materials (TENORM) industries has been conducted. Because of the rapid economic growth in Korea, the huge amount of raw materials, including NORM have been consumed in various industrial areas, and some representative TENORM industries exist in Korea. Recently, the Korean government decided to establish a regulatory framework for natural radiation, including NORM/TENORM and is making efforts to introduce relevant publically consent regulations on the basis of international safety standards.
authors.affiliation: Korea Institute of Nuclear Safety, 34 Gwahak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 305-338, Korea.
authors.forename: Byung-Uck
authors.initials: BU
authors.lastname: Chang
authors.forename: Yongjae
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: Jang-Jin
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Oh
mesh_terms: D001417:Background Radiation; D004781:Environmental Exposure; D007221:Industry / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D011850:Radioactive Waste / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D056910:Republic of Korea; D018505:Waste Management / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000592:standards*
chemical_list: D011850:Radioactive Waste