Pronunciation: [kˈiːdə͡ʊ] (IPA) 
The word "KEDO" is spelled phonetically as /kiːdoʊ/. The first sound is a long "e" followed by the "k" sound, and the final sound is a long "o" with a slight "w" sound at the end. The spelling of the word may seem confusing to some, as the "k" sound is typically spelled with a "c." However, in this case, the "k" helps to clarify the pronunciation and differentiate it from words like "cedo" or "sedo."
KEDO, short for Korean Peninsula Energy Development Organization, is an intergovernmental organization established in 1995 to support the implementation of the Agreed Framework between the United States and North Korea. The primary goal of KEDO was to provide assistance in the development of a light-water reactor (LWR) project in North Korea as an alternative to its existing graphite-moderated reactors, which could potentially produce weapons-grade nuclear material.
As an international energy development organization, KEDO aimed to promote energy cooperation, enhance regional peace and security, and ultimately pave the way for the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula. It comprised of members from the United States, Japan, South Korea, and the European Union, among others, and was responsible for overseeing the construction, operation, and supply of LWRs to North Korea.
Furthermore, KEDO provided technical and financial assistance, including the provision of heavy fuel oil as interim energy compensation to North Korea during the construction phase of the LWR project. However, despite efforts, the organization faced various challenges, including financial difficulties, technical complications, and political tensions.
The activities of KEDO were ultimately suspended in 2006 following North Korea's withdrawal from the Agreed Framework and subsequent nuclear weapons tests. While it had a specific time-bound objective, KEDO played a significant role in the international efforts to address the nuclear issue on the Korean Peninsula during its existence.
