The Case for Nuclear Energy in the Philippines and the Experience of the Republic of Korea

President Duterte issued E.O. 164 on 28 February 2022, formally including nuclear power in the country’s energy mix. This requires a deeper, more nuanced discussion on the viability of nuclear energy in the Philippines, largely based on its advantages and disadvantages. For example, one important advantage of nuclear energy is the low level of greenhouse gas emissions which helps achieve the Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Scenario. Meanwhile, safely disposing nuclear waste remains a controversial issue. A useful source of information would be the experience of the Republic of Korea in this area.