> It is inherent to the nature of a solid fuel rod reactor, the incidence (and fear) of meltdowns, and the fear of nuclear waste. So why do these factors not

> It is inherent to the nature of a solid fuel rod reactor, the incidence (and fear) of meltdowns, and the fear of nuclear waste. So why do these factors not apply to South Korea? Last time I checked, the laws of physics are identical there and here. > They have no interest in its development because it is a massive risk, they are desperately trying to eke a profit out of current nuclear plants Everything nuclear is already a massive risk, that the NRC will decide tommorow that they are feeling grumpy so your billion-dollar years-long project is canceled. Of course companies won't assume additional risk on top of that! The only way to survive is to play it as safe as possible.