International Ministerial Conference on Nuclear Power kicks off in Korea
A quadrennial, high-level policy event organized by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) kicked off its three-day run in the western port city of Incheon on Tuesday, facilitating discussion on the progress of new nuclear technologies, effective regulation and opportunities for industry growth. The International Ministerial Conference on Nuclear Power was held for the first time in Korea…
The quadrennial International Ministerial Conference on Nuclear Power commenced in Incheon, South Korea on Tuesday, spanning three days of high-level policy discussions. This event, organized by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for the first time in Korea, brought together approximately 800 participants, including government officials from 60 member nations, non-governmental organizations, and nuclear industry companies.
The conference's inauguration coincided with a surge in global investments within the nuclear sector, sparked by rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and other advanced industries driving up energy demand. Science Minister Bae Kyung-hoon delivered the opening address, emphasizing nuclear power's potential as a substantial low-carbon electricity source, available day and night.
Bae highlighted that global nuclear capacity could more than triple from last year's levels by 2060, underscoring the necessity for a coordinated approach to prepare and strategize for this expansion. He stressed the importance of working collectively to determine the measures needed to support this growth and ensure smooth operations.
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