Abstract
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) shows leadership for the peaceful use of atomic energy. To encourage the safe disposal of radioactive waste, IAEA has published several documents as a “safety series”; especially noteworthy is that the principles of safety disposal recommended in the series have obtained international consensus. This paper explains the principles of safety disposal recommended in the safety series, namely, the objectives of disposal, the classification of waste, and the disposal option. It is expected that this paper will contribute to the reading public, helping it to well understand the purposes and methods of radioactive waste disposal.
