{
  "id": 16706387,
  "title": "International Ministerial Conference on Nuclear Power kicks off in Korea",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/international-ministerial-conference-on-nuclear-power-kicks-off-in-16706387",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-27T04:42:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/tech-science/20261027/international-ministerial-conference-on-nuclear-power-kicks-off-in-korea"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The International Ministerial Conference on Nuclear Power commenced in Incheon, South Korea on Tuesday, marking its inaugural appearance in the country. This quadrennial policy gathering, organized by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), is set to span three days and aims to foster discourse on advancements in nuclear technologies, robust regulation, and industry expansion prospects.\n\nThis year's conference, held for the first time in Korea, attracted approximately 800 attendees, including government representatives from 60 member nations, non-governmental organizations, and nuclear industry stakeholders. The event comes amid a surge in global investments in the nuclear sector, driven by the accelerating adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced industries, which are simultaneously increasing energy demand.\n\nScience Minister Bae Kyung-hoon delivered the opening address, emphasizing nuclear power's pivotal role as a low-carbon electricity source available around the clock. He highlighted that global nuclear capacity has the potential to more than triple by 2060, compared to last year's levels. Bae stressed the necessity of collaborative efforts to determine the necessary preparations and strategies for sustainable nuclear power operation.",
  "summary": "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…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "International Ministerial Conference on Nuclear Power kicks off in S. Korea",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/international-ministerial-conference-on-nuclear-power-kicks-off-in-s",
        "published": "2026-10-27T03:40:40.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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