South Korea Wasn't Solely After Rare Earth Elements; the "Thorium Strategy" that Unfolded in the Shadow of Rare Earth Acquisition Reveals a Serious Defeat for Japan.

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Both producers and consumers are responsible for the "external diseconomy" of pollution generated during the rare earth smelting process. As South Korea steadily moves forward with thorium molten salt reactors and securing rare earth elements, what will Japan's position be? South Korea had a shrewd strategy.