Landmarks of Yeosu Expo

The panorama of Yeosu Expo '12 site

The Big O, a water screen that is a landmark of the Expo 2012, is seen during a media day of the expo, in Yeosu, South Korea.

The Thematic Pavilion for the EXPO 2012 planned by the Austrian architecture office SOMA will be opened in Yeosu on 11th of May. Soma’s design proposal One Ocean was selected as the first prize winner in an open international competition in 2009.

[Yeosu Expo] K-POP Stars "Let's Gather Around in Yeosu"

K-Pop stars, such as Super Junior, Shinee, Beast, 2PM and Wondergirls, will get together in Yeosu. '12 Yeosu Expo Organization Committee stated that various performances ranging from K-Pop and World Pop to Classic will take place during Expo period, and revealed detailed lineup on May 8th. 'The Big Wave Concert', which is a special K-pop concert, will begin on 12th, the grand opening day, with Wonder Girls and Dynamic Duo, and will go on every week with other K-pop stars such as Shinee and Super Junior. On June 15th, Busker Busker will perform 'Yeosu Night Sea', which rercently have caused a sensation. In addition to Big Wave Concert, total of 16 shows, at least one show per week, will be performed on Big O afloat stage. In addition to orean popular singers including 015B, Kim Jo-Han, Boohwal, DJ DOC and Kim Kyung-Ho, foreign stars such as world-famous R&B singer John Legend, classic idol star Ensemble Ditto and Mason Bates, a popular DJ and composer, will also participate in Yeosu Expo. Yeosu Expo show schedules are posted on its homepage(www.expo2012.kr) All shows including Big Wave Concert are free to every ticket holders. Tickets are available on its homepage or Interpart Ticket. Organization Committee official said "Besides exhibition, diverse shows can make Expo merrily. Especially, I think cheap K-Pop concerts(available to everyone with ticket which is approximately 30,000 won) will be very popular among tourists from overseas." Yeosu Expo is a second Expo to be held in Korea following 1993 Daejeon Expo, and is chosen as 'one of the tourist destination that one should visit this year' by various eminent presses including CNN and Lonely Planet.

K-POP Water Show, Expectation High

Expo 2012 Yeosu Korea opens on the 12th and expectation on the K-POP Water Show is high. According to the Expo 2012 Yeosu Korea Organizing Committee, Wonder Girls, Dinamic Duo, and Simon D will appear in the special concert "Big Wave Concert". Also large wooden dolls and marine life characters will appear in the water show. Wonders Girls who topped the K-POP chart with "Be My Baby" will show its Korean Wave again in the Expo 2012 Yeosu Korea Water Show. Dynamic Duo and Simon D who is leading the Korean Hiphop globalization will move not only the Korean fans but also the foreigners. Big Wave Concert will open that day and continue in 26th, June 16th and 30th, July 7th and 14th, April 4th from 7:30 to 8:30. Spectators will enjoy the day because there are many performances and events being prepared besides K-POP show. At 2:00 PM, theme performance of Expo 2012 Yeosu Korea called the "Flowering Sea" water show will be held for 70 minutes. Main charater "Sea Flower Girl" and "Coast Boy" will show a thrilling performance along the marine life charater. 153 people will perform in the water show, and road performance, clown performance, water stunt, art circus will be be combined in the water show. You will regret it if you miss the night water screen Big oh show using "The-O". For the first time in the world, a hologram image will be penetrated through the water, and water fountain show as wells as flame show will move the spectators. In the tent theater, Buhwal's first concert will be held at 8:20 PM for an hour. K-Pop Festa is relay-concert form to be held throughout May, in which Korean famous artists such as Bu Hwal, Jeok-woo, 015B, Kim Cho-han, DJ.DOC, Geomi, Kim Kyeong-ho, will appear. The historical reunion stage to be performed by Shin Hae-cheol and Shin Dae-cheol is particularly interesting. At the tent theater, 12 types of special stages called 'Dancing Hero' which includes Hip-hop, Modern dance, Break Dance and Pop dance, will be provided between 12 pm to 1 pm. And the world's first silent comedy 'Gamarchoba' will be provided between 4 pm to 5 pm. Dancing Hero and Gamarchoba will be shown till 1st July and 18th May individually. At the children's theater, experienceable performances 'Nanta for children' and 'Garuya Garuya' will be open. Also many other children's performances like goblin band with natural sound 'Beatle Goblin', 'Bumped Apple', 'Tum-tum Bang-bang', 'Teeth', 'Who shat on my head?', will be performed. The participant nations' cultural performances will also be provided everyday. On the first day of the Expo, Indonesian and Cambodian performances will be played at 12:30 pm and 4 pm individually at the Ocean Square. Besides, street and traditional performances will be provided for the audiences waiting in line of the exhibition. And Coast guard's training ship, russian sailboat 'Hagemga', Coreana, cargo vessel anchored at the ship exhibition dock, will provide boarding experience. The organizing committee of Yeosu Expo's Cutural Event department head Kim Kwang-yong said "Yeosu Expo's cultural performances will be on the ocean with the ocean as the stage" and "You can learn about the ocean through the exhibitions and enjoy about the ocean through the performances". The opening ceremony of Yeosu Expo will be played with 'Dreaming Ocean' as the theme at the Ocean Stage at 6 pm on 11th, the day before the opening. At the opening ceremony, the Jeolla provincial governor Park Jun-young, the chairman of BIE, the chairman of the organizing committee, the member of Parliament, the representatives of participating nations and international organizations, the leaders of the Green Growth Summit, etc. will attend. And the First day will be a simple ceremony at the entrance of Expo Digital Gallery at 8 am on 12th. Yeosu Expo will be open for 93 days from 12th May till 12th August with the theme of 'Living Ocean, Breathing Coast'. It will be the world-class festival with 80 special exhibitions where you can learn about the importance of the ocean and enjoy various cultural performances. 104 nations and 10 international organizations will participate.

"Travelled around the world to visit Yeosu Expo"

Operating personnel of Joint Pavilion's 56 participating nations were invited for 7 days of training, and experienced Korea. 65 foreigners from 56 'small' nations of 3 oceans gathered at Yeosu Expo on 26th. Operating personnel of Joint Pavilion's participating nations, Africa, South America, Asian developing countries and South Pacific Islands, were invited for the 7 days training program to learn about the Expo and Korean culture. 105 nations will participate at Yeosu Expo's International Pavilion, 50 nations through Individual National Pavilion and 56 nations through Joint Pavilion. This program was intended for the 56 nations which will participate through Joint Pavilion, such as East Timor, Fiji, the Solomon Islands, Maldives, El Salvador, etc. The participants stayed at the Expo Town, the expo's staff accommodation, and learned about visa and stay, commercial activities in the Expo, IT services, operation of exhibition, customs and transportation, national day event, etc. Based on these learnings, they will manage each nation's exhibition and promote their displays throughout the Expo period(12.05~12.08). Most of the participants visited Korea for the first time. Ecuadorian participant Antonella Carrascozuffi, who arrived late night on 23rd, said, "I wish to promote Galapagos islands, Ecuador's attraction and marine sanctuary, through the Expo and experience Korean cultures like K-Pop", and "As I visited the Expo sites, the venue, built beside ocean was splendid and i am proud to work there" On 26th, the participants looked around the facilities and their exhibition halls, and experienced Korean cultures like Mask Dance. They participated in the rehearsal of Yeosu Expo on 28th(Sat), and explored Yeosu suburbs such as Suncheon Bay and Nakan Castle on 29th(Sun). The Joint Pavilion is divided into 3 ocean clusters that are the Atlantic, the Pacific and the Indian Ocean, with the participations mainly comprised of developing countries. The Atlantic Pavilion comprises 30 nations including Gambia, the Pacific Pavilion comprises 16 nations including Papua New Guinea, and the Indian Ocean Pavilion comprises 10 nations including Kenya. A small island state of Caricom Antigua and Barbuda , fantastic islands Tuvalu and Nauru, and a world class attraction although a small island Seychelles, will also participate. The director of International Pavilion Kim Young-seok said, "the Individual National Pavilions which will provide high-tech and fancy displays will be wonderful, but the Joint Pavilion where you can experience the cultures and ocean stories of unfamiliar countries will also be very attractive".

Yeosu ready to welcome expo guests

Expo 2012 Yeosu Korea will run from May 12 through Aug. 12, under the theme, ``The Living Ocean and Coast.’’ The organizing committee said 105 countries and 10 international organizations have confirmed their participation in the largest global event ever hosted by the coastal city. The committee expects to attract a total of 10 million visitors, including 550,000 from overseas. About 300,000 Chinese are expected, followed by 200,000 from Japan. Those from Southeast Asia, Europe and the Americas will account for the remainder. ``We had initially expected about 100 nations to take part in the Yeosu Expo. But the figure has reached 105. This shows the upcoming festival has attracted a great deal of attention from the global community,’’ said Kang Dong-suk, chairman of the organizing committee. ``We completed the construction of the exhibition pavilions and support facilities by March. Since the beginning of April, we have started test-operating all the facilities and plan to provide a perfect service to visitors,’’ Kang said. Organizers have been operating about 80 exhibition facilities and rehearsing a variety of cultural performances, while recruiting thousands of mock visitors to have them provide feedback. ``Based on their opinions, we have modified our programs and improved facilities to offer visitors services second to none,’’ the chairman said. ``We have been working hard for the past four years to make preparations for the Yeosu Expo. We are confident the upcoming festival will be one of the world’s most successful.’’ What to see The Yeosu Expo boasts 80 exhibition facilities, including the Korea Pavilion, the International Pavilion and seven corporate pavilions. There are also four must-see thematic facilities. First, the Big-O will be a venue to experience the theme of Yeosu Expo. Expo Digital Gallery will be the main thoroughfare, passing through the heart of the International Pavilion. Visitors will feel like they are walking under the sea by viewing various digitalized marine creatures swimming on a large screen installed overhead. The Marine Life Pavilion is also hoped to be one of the most visited during the three-month fair. It will exhibit diverse marine ecosystems of the five oceans. Sky Tower, abandoned silos that have been turned into an observation deck, provides a great view of the entire expo site and its surrounding area. ``When the expo comes to an end after its three-month run, we will tear down most of the structures. But the Big-O and Sky Tower will remain intact to attract hundreds of thousands of tourists to Yeosu for many years to come,’’ Kang said. Transportation & accommodation ``Korail, the state-run railroad operator, now operates a bullet train between Yeosu and Seoul, reducing travel time significantly,’’ he said. The chairman added visitors will be able to come to the expo site via sea as ferries will link Yeosu with Busan and Jeju. ``For foreign visitors from China and Japan, they can take ferries and dock at the port, which is right next to the expo venue.’’ Kang said there are about 1,000 hotel rooms in Yeosu and the nearby area, including the newly-constructed MVL hotel at the expo site that has 331 rooms. To ease the expected shortage of rooms, the chairman said the organizing committee has been in talks with travel agencies to have foreign guests stay in Busan, Gwangju and other large cities nearby, and shuttle them back and forth.

Yeosu, offers more than expo

When thinking of Yeosu, the song immediately comes to mind, especially for young people. The song “Nightscape at Yeosu Seashore”, recently released by Busker Busker, has attracted many visitors, boosting tourism there and helping to promote the 2012 Yeosu Expo. The nightscape along Yeosu beach is impressive to many. It takes about three hours from Seoul’s Yongsan Station to Yeosu Expo Station by KTX. Those visiting the Yeosu Expo may easily view the ocean from the Expo site. About 30,000 people traveled through Yeosu Expo Station located near the Expo site in Yeosu city, South Jeolla Province, since the end of last month when the album was released, according to the station authorities. It marks an increase by 10,000 from the same period last year. Scenic places in Yeosu There are 10 main scenic places around Yeosu, designated by the city. Out of the 10, however, there are two must-see sights. These are Dolsan Bridge and Odong-do or Odong Island. Dolsan Bridge connects Yeosu with Dolsan Island. It can be best viewed from Dolsan Park. The bridge is most beautiful at night when the 50 different colors of lights decorate the bridge. After crossing the bridge, take a stroll along the trails around Dolsan Park. The walkway provides a full view of Yeosu city and may refresh your mind too. If you have enough time, visit Odong Island located right next to the expo site. To visit the island, you must walk across the breakwater that connects the mainland to the island. The breakwater that leads to the island is a romantic pathway that is also one of the 100 most beautiful walkways in Korea. For more information, visit http://www.odongdo.go.kr/en/. Accomodation Expo Camp Town Expo Camp Town will provide lodging for about 1,661 Korean and overseas visitors. The site will be available for stay starting from May 1. There are 35 units for caravans, 250 tents, and 40 units for auto-camping. For more information, visit http://www.2012expo-camptown.com/. A diverse selection of accommodations, such as hanok (traditional Korean houses), temple stay, bed & breakfast in farms and fishing villages and mobile cabin homes, will also be available for international visitors.

Full text of 'Seoul Communique'

Full text of 'Seoul Communique' We, the leaders, gathered in Seoul on March 26-27 renew the political commitments generated from the 2010 Washington Nuclear Security Summit to work toward strengthening nuclear security, reducing the threat of nuclear terrorism, and preventing terrorists, criminals, or other unauthorised actors from acquiring nuclear materials. Nuclear terrorism continues to be one of the most challenging threats to international security. Defeating this threat requires strong national measures and international cooperation given its potential global political, economic, social, and psychological consequences. We reaffirm our shared goals of nuclear disarmament, nuclear nonproliferation and peaceful uses of nuclear energy. Committed to seeking a safer world for all, we also all share the objective of nuclear security. We recognise that the Nuclear Security Summit is a valuable process at the highest political level, supporting our joint call to secure all vulnerable nuclear material in four years. In this regard, we welcome the substantive progress being made on the political commitments of participating States since the Washington Summit. We stress the fundamental responsibility of States, consistent with their respective national and international obligations, to maintain effective security of all nuclear material, which includes nuclear materials used in nuclear weapons, and nuclear facilities under their control, and to prevent non-state actors from acquiring such materials and from obtaining information or technology required to use them for malicious purposes. We likewise recognise the fundamental responsibility of States to maintain effective security of other radioactive materials. We reaffirm that measures to strengthen nuclear security will not hamper the rights of States to develop and utilise nuclear energy for peaceful purposes. Noting the essential role of the International Atomic Energy Agency in facilitating international cooperation and supporting the efforts of States to fulfill their nuclear security responsibilities, we further stress the importance of regional and international cooperation, and encourage States to promote cooperation with and outreach activities to international partners. Noting the Fukushima accident of March 2011 and the nexus between nuclear security and nuclear safety, we consider that sustained efforts are required to address the issues of nuclear safety and nuclear security in a coherent manner that will help ensure the safe and secure peaceful uses of nuclear energy. We will continue to use the Washington Communiqué and work plan as a basis for our future work in advancing our nuclear security objectives. At this Seoul Summit, we agree that we will make every possible effort to achieve further progress in the following important areas. Global Nuclear Security Architecture We recognise the importance of multilateral instruments that address nuclear security, such as the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material, as amended, and the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism [ Images ]. We therefore encourage the universal adherence to these conventions. We urge states in a position to do so to accelerate their domestic approval of the 2005 Amendment to the CPPNM, seeking to bring the Amendment into force by 2014. We acknowledge the important role of the United Nations in promoting nuclear security, support the UN Security Council Resolutions 1540 and 1977 in strengthening global nuclear security, and welcome the extension of its mandate. We will strive to use the IAEA Physical Protection of Nuclear Material and Nuclear Facilities document and related Nuclear Security Series documents, and reflect them into national practice. We recognise the contributions since the 2010 Summit of international initiatives and processes such as the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism and Global Partnership against the spread of weapons and materials of mass destruction, within their respective mandates and memberships. We welcome the wider participation in the GICNT and the Global Partnership and value its extension beyond 2012. Noting the importance of strengthening coordination and complementarity among nuclear security activities, we welcome the proposal of the IAEA to organise an international conference in 2013. We welcome contributions from the industry, academia, institutes and civil society that promote nuclear security. Role of the IAEA We reaffirm the essential responsibility and central role of the IAEA in strengthening the international nuclear security framework, and recognize the value of the IAEA Nuclear Security Plan 2010-2013. We will work to ensure that the IAEA continues to have the appropriate structure, resources and expertise needed to support the implementation of nuclear security objectives. To this end, we encourage States in a position to do so and the nuclear industry to increase voluntary contributions to the IAEA's Nuclear Security Fund, as well as in-kind contributions. We also encourage continued IAEA activities to assist, upon request, national efforts to establish and enhance nuclear security infrastructure through its various support programs, and encourage States to make use of these IAEA resources. Nuclear materials Recognising that highly enriched uranium and separated plutonium require special precautions, we reemphasise the importance of appropriately securing, accounting for and consolidating these materials. We also encourage States to consider the safe, secure and timely removal and disposition of nuclear materials from facilities no longer using them, as appropriate, and consistent with national security considerations and development objectives. We recognise that the development, within the framework of the IAEA, of options for national policies on HEU management will advance nuclear security objectives. We encourage States to take measures to minimise the use of HEU, including through the conversion of reactors from highly enriched to low enriched uranium fuel, where technically and economically feasible, taking into account the need for assured supplies of medical isotopes, and encourage States in a position to do so, by the end of 2013, to announce voluntary specific actions intended to minimize the use of HEU. We also encourage States to promote the use of LEU fuels and targets in commercial applications such as isotope production, and in this regard, welcome relevant international cooperation on high-density LEU fuel to support the conversion of research and test reactors. Radioactive sources Taking into account that radioactive sources are widely used and can be vulnerable to malicious acts, we urge States to secure these materials, while bearing in mind their uses in industrial, medical, agricultural and research applications. To this end, we encourage States in a position to do so to continue to work towards the process of ratifying or acceding to the ICSANT; reflect into national practices relevant IAEA nuclear security series documents, the IAEA code of conduct on the safety and security of radioactive sources and its supplementary document on the IAEA guidance on the import and export of radioactive sources; and establish national registers of high-activity radioactive sources where required. We also commit to work closely with the IAEA to encourage cooperation on advanced technologies and systems, share best practices on the management of radioactive sources, and provide technical assistance to States upon their request. In addition, we encourage continued national efforts and international cooperation to recover lost, missing or stolen sources and to maintain control over disused sources. Nuclear security and safety Acknowledging that safety measures and security measures have in common the aim of protecting human life and health and the environment, we affirm that nuclear security and nuclear safety measures should be designed, implemented and managed in nuclear facilities in a coherent and synergistic manner. We also affirm the need to maintain effective emergency preparedness, response and mitigation capabilities in a manner that addresses both nuclear security and nuclear safety. In this regard, we welcome the efforts of the IAEA to organise meetings to provide relevant recommendations on the interface between nuclear security and nuclear safety so that neither security nor safety is compromised. We also welcome the convening of the high level meeting on nuclear safety and security initiated by the UN secretary-general, held in New York on 22 September 2011. Noting that the security of nuclear and other radioactive materials also includes spent nuclear fuel and radioactive waste, we encourage States to consider establishing appropriate plans for the management of these materials. Transportation security We will continue efforts to enhance the security of nuclear and other radioactive materials while in domestic and international transport, and encourage States to share best practices and cooperate in acquiring the necessary technologies to this end. Recognising the importance of a national layered defense against the loss or theft of nuclear and other radioactive materials, we encourage the establishment of effective national nuclear material inventory management and domestic tracking mechanisms, where required, that enable States to take appropriate measures to recover lost and stolen materials. Combating illicit trafficking We underscore the need to develop national capabilities to prevent, detect, respond to and prosecute illicit nuclear trafficking. In this regard, we encourage action-oriented coordination among national capacities to combat illicit trafficking, consistent with national laws and regulations. We will work to enhance technical capabilities in the field of national inspection and detection of nuclear and other radioactive materials at the borders. Noting that several countries have passed export control laws to regulate nuclear transfers, we encourage further utilization of legal, intelligence and financial tools to effectively prosecute offenses, as appropriate and consistent with national laws. In addition, we encourage States to participate in the IAEA illicit trafficking database programme and to provide necessary information relating to nuclear and other radioactive materials outside of regulatory control. We will work to strengthen cooperation among States and encourage them to share information, consistent with national regulations, on individuals involved in trafficking offenses of nuclear and other radioactive materials, including through Interpol's radiological and nuclear terrorism prevention unit and the world customs organisation. Nuclear forensics We recognise that nuclear forensics can be an effective tool in determining the origin of detected nuclear and other radioactive materials and in providing evidence for the prosecution of acts of illicit trafficking and malicious uses. In this regard, we encourage States to work with one another, as well as with the IAEA, to develop and enhance nuclear forensics capabilities. In this regard, they may combine the skills of both traditional and nuclear forensics through the development of a common set of definitions and standards, undertake research and share information and best practices, as appropriate. We also underscore the importance of international cooperation both in technology and human resource development to advance nuclear forensics. Nuclear security culture Recognising that investment in human capacity building is fundamental to promoting and sustaining a strong nuclear security culture, we encourage States to share best practices and build national capabilities, including through bilateral and multilateral cooperation. At the national level, we encourage all stakeholders, including the government, regulatory bodies, industry, academia, non-governmental organisations and the media, to fully commit to enhancing security culture and to maintain robust communication and coordination of activities. We also encourage States to promote human resource development through education and training. In this regard, we welcome the establishment of Centers of Excellence and other nuclear security training and support centers since the Washington Summit, and encourage the establishment of new centers. Furthermore, we welcome the effort by the IAEA to promote networking among such centers to share experience and lessons learned and to optimise available resources. We also note the holding of the Nuclear Industry Summit and the Nuclear Security Symposium on the eve of the Seoul Nuclear Security Summit. Information security We recognise the importance of preventing non-state actors from obtaining information, technology or expertise required to acquire or use nuclear materials for malicious purposes, or to disrupt information technology based control systems at nuclear facilities. We therefore encourage States to: continue to develop and strengthen national and facility-level measures for the effective management of such information, including information on the procedures and protocols to protect nuclear materials and facilities; to support relevant capacity building projects; and to enhance cyber security measures concerning nuclear facilities, consistent with the IAEA General Conference Resolution on Nuclear Security and bearing in mind the International Telecommunication Union Resolution 174. We also encourage States to: promote a security culture that emphasises the need to protect nuclear security related information; engage with scientific, industrial and academic communities in the pursuit of common solutions; and support the IAEA in producing and disseminating improved guidance on protecting information. International cooperation We encourage all States to enhance their physical protection of and accounting system for nuclear materials, emergency preparedness and response capabilities and relevant legal and regulatory framework. In this context, we encourage the international community to increase international cooperation and to provide assistance, upon request, to countries in need on a bilateral, regional, and multilateral level, as appropriate. In particular, we welcome the intent by the IAEA to continue to lead efforts to assist States, upon request. We also reaffirm the need for various public diplomacy and outreach efforts to enhance public awareness of actions taken and capacities built to address threats to nuclear security, including the threat of nuclear terrorism. We will continue to make voluntary and substantive efforts toward strengthening nuclear security and implementing political commitments made in this regard. We welcome the information on the progress made in the field of nuclear security since the Washington Summit provided by the participants at this Seoul Summit. The next Nuclear Security Summit will be held in (the Netherlands) in 2014.

Historic milestones in the evolution of the nuclear security issue

In the late 1960s, cross-border transfers of nuclear materials increased with the rising use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes. Nuclear security aimed to ensure the stability in the supply of nuclear fuel by preventing the illegal seizure of nuclear materials in transit. Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, managing existing nuclear materials and facilities within the former Soviet territory emerged as a priority issue, with an emphasis on disarmament and on the protection of and the reduction in the number of nuclear materials and facilities.

What is nuclear security?

Nuclear security is often defined as a series of pre-emptive measures introduced to prevent internal and/or external threats directly or indirectly related to nuclear materials, radioactive substances, relevant facilities or other associated activities. In the case of imminent threat, it consists of countermeasures to detect, delay and prevent illegal acts, as well as administrative and technical measures to minimize the damage caused by accidents.

The second Nuclear Security Summit (NSS) is being held 26-27 March in the capital of South Korea, Seoul.

The summit sees a gathering of 53 countries and international Organisations to evaluate achievements and reinforce implementation of the Work Plan of the first Nuclear Security Summit held in Washington, 2010. This summit seeks to measure progress in efforts to strengthen global nuclear security. It will also provide the opportunity to explore possible additional priorities such as the security of radioactive sources and information security related to nuclear activities, relevant to the overall objective of achieving the highest level of nuclear security. The NSS will review in particular the progress made in securing all vulnerable nuclear materials within four years. The EU is represented at the meeting by Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council and José Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission.

[2012 Nuclear Security Summit] The Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Nick Clegg

[2012 Nuclear Security Summit] The Head of the Department of Home Affairs of Swiss Didier Burkhalter

[2012 Nuclear Security Summit] The president of King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy of Saudi Arabia Hashim A.Yamani

[2012 Nuclear Security Summit] The Vice President of the Phillippines Jejomar Jojo C. Binay

[2012 Nuclear Security Summit] The President of the United States Barack Obama

[2012 Nuclear Security Summit] The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Morocco Saâd-EddineElOthmani.

[2012 Nuclear Security Summit] The President of Lithuania Dalia Grybauskaite

[2012 Nuclear Security Summit] The Prime Minister of India Manmohan Singh

[2012 Nuclear Security Summit] The Deputy Prime Minister of Israel Dan Meridor

[2012 Nuclear Security Summit] The President of Finland Sauli Niinistö

[2012 Nuclear Security Summit] The Foreign Minister of Egypt Mohamed K.Amr

[2012 Nuclear Security Summit] The Vice President of Argentina Amado Boudou

[2012 Nuclear Security Summit] Algerian President of the Senate Abdelkader Bensalah

2012 Seoul Nuclear Security Summit Official Schedule Guidance

March 26(Mon) 16:30 ~ 18:30 Welcoming Reception (120min) 18:30~ 20:00 Summit Business Banquet (90min) - Evaluating the Progress of Nuclear Security since Washington Summit * 18:30 ~ 20:30 Spouse Bamquet (National Museum of Korea) March 27(Tue) 09:00 ~ 11:30 Summit 1st Session (150min) - State Measure & International Cooperation to Strengthen Nuclear Security (1) - 11:30 ~ 12:00 Summit Memorial Photographing (30min) 12:30 ~ 14:00 Summit Business Luncheon (90min) - Correlation between Nuclear Security and Nuclear Energy Safety - *12:00 ~ 13:10 Spouse Luncheon (Blue House Presidential Restaurant) **13:30 ~ 14:30, Spouse Cultural Activity (Blue House Reception Hall) 14:30 ~ 16:30 Summit 2nd Session (120min) - State Measure & International Cooperation to Strengthen Nuclear Security (2) - 17:00 ~ 17:30 Chairman's Press Interview 19:00 ~ 21:00 Special Banquet and Cultural Performance(19:00 ~ 19:30, Reception)

Government's Focus on Introducing Korea in COEX

Government's Focus on Introducing Korea in COEX COEX International Media Center in Samsung-dong, where the 2012 Nuclear Security Summit is being held, is running 5 public information museums on the theme of Nuclear Security, Seoul, Information and Communications Technology(ICT), Cultural Tourism, National Brand, and etc. to introduce Korea. What attracts foreign reporters the most is the ICT public information museum which is arranged in middle of the media center. Korea Communications Commission is running this public information museum on the theme of "With SMART KOREA" and providing opportunities to experience advanced technology and equpments to off Korea as a powerful country of the IT industry. Finland reporter who tried the IT equipment said that Korea IT technology is surprising just as he have heard, especially the educational smart robot. In National Brand Museum, you can find Korean style such as traditional Korean paper Hanji, low wooden bench, and Kkotdam, as well as props such as the four precious things of the study and royal wedding accessories.

Realizing Peace by Seoul Nuclear Security Summit

The Seoul nuclear security summit seeks to translate the political pledges of the world leaders into concrete action plans. Global peace and security are critical to achieve global econo-mic prosperity; in the absence of a secured environment, economic well-being would be unattainable, and vice versa. Seoul has extended its unstinted support and cooperation in augmenting global efforts in addressing these two core concerns. While the Seoul G20 summit in November 2010 achieved tangible progress in scripting a global economic recovery, the Seoul nuclear security summit will deliberate on how to make the world safe from nuclear and radiological terrorism. It is our hope that the summit will contribute towards realising humanity's dream of a peaceful world by steering the global focus beyond security towards peace.

(Funny) Squid Alien's 2012 Nuclear Security Summit Travel Journal

2012 Nuclear Security Summit Q&A with the UN Secretary General-[6]

In what direction, do you think the Nuclear Security Summit should be developed? ▲ As I mentioned before, the Seoul Summit signifies as the turning point. It will play the bridge role in looking back at the past and prepare for the future. The discussion regarding how the nuclear security issues after 2014 should be handled, is in progress at the Nuclear Security Summit. I hope that the importance of nuclear security and safety emerges within the terms of the Non Proliferation Treaty, through this Summit.

2012 Nuclear Security Summit Q&A with the UN Secretary General-[5]

Will there be discussions regarding North Korean nuclear issues at the Seoul Summit? ▲ The North Korean nuclear issue is not an official agenda of this Summit because the Nuclear Security Summit is not meant to be focused on particular nation's nonproliferation issue. But since it is the summit where the leaders from all over the world participate, there could be opportunity for mutual discussions on North Korean nuclear issue.

2012 Nuclear Security Summit Q&A with the UN Secretary General-[4]

While North Korea has been absent at the Nuclear Security Summit, does U.N. have any plans of taking the lead in solving North Korean nuclear issues or inducing their participation? ▲ It is hard to expect for North Korea's participation at the Seoul Summit, considering their response to the invitation and their internal situations. It is welcomed that there had been an agreement between U.S. and North Korea, since South Korea and U.S. agreed to implement the urged pretreatments for setting conditions of six-party talks. The important point is that terms of the agreement should be implemented faithfully.

2012 Nuclear Security Summit Q&A with the UN Secretary General-[3]

What agenda will U.N. suggest at the Seoul Summit? ▲ We are planning to suggest the action plans for strengthening nuclear security and safety at multilevel as did at the Washington Summit. We cannot reveal the details before the commencement of the Summit, but it is necessary to strengthen financial sanctions to prevent Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation and Nuclear Terrorism. U.N. Security Council resolution is in the trend of strengthening financial sanctions. There is need of active interest and cooperation. If the primal cause of fissionable materials such as Highly Enriched Uranium and Plutonium, is not cut off, all the other measures will only be half actions. At the UN conference on disarmament, negotiations on Fissile Material Cut-off Treaty have not even been started. Therefore, we will also make a suggestion regarding this situation. We will emphasize the role of 5 permanent members of the UN Security Council who have more responsibilities on nuclear issues, and also make a detailed suggestion to enhance universality and implementation of important international treaties in the fields of nuclear security and safety.

2012 Nuclear Security Summit Q&A with the UN Secretary General-[2]

What do you expect the results to be achieved through the Seoul Summit? ▲ I think that there will be achievements in 3 fields. Firstly, capability of each nation will be strengthened. There will be examination of each nation's implementation report on the management of Highly Enriched Uranium and Plutonium, and their physical defense measures taken at the nuclear facilities. Issues regarding reinforcement of the management of radioactive substances will also be discussed in depth. Second achievement will be the reinforcement of the system of nuclear security and safety at multilevel. Especially it is essential to make efforts to strenghten the fuctions of IAEA. Signing of agreements such as Fissile Material Cut-off Treaty is also an urgent task. At the Seoul Summit, detailed action plans at multilevel are to be suggested. Last of all, the cooperation of government and private sectors which is necessary for strengthening nuclear security and safety, will be enhanced. At the time of the Fukushima Nuclear Accident, there was a wide gap between the views of government and private sectors regarding safety of nuclear plants. Considering this point, Korean government's effort by hosting Nuclear Industry Summit and Nuclear Security Symposium before the Seoul Summit has very meaningful.

2012 Nuclear Security Summit Q&A with the UN Secretary General-[1]

What is the significance of 2nd Nuclear Security Summit to be held at Seoul? ▲ The Nuclear Security Summit had 4 years of time after the 1st summit held in Washington in 2010. Therefore the Seoul Summit signifies as the turning point of process. It will be a forum where the leaders of 53 nations and 4 international organizations including U.N. find new solutions for the dissatisfied fields after evaluating the results of the Washington Summit.

8. A traditional culture event, where you can admire beautiful ancient palaces and traditional korean culture including Kyonghoeru party, Changdeok Palace moonlight walking, Deoksu Palace appreciation for the arts, will be held at the palace.

ㅇ From 28th(Wed) to 30th(Fri) at 8:00pm on Kyonghoeru in Kyongbokkung, a night time traditional culture show 'Kyonghoeru party' will be held. The 'Kyonghoeru' will represent the architectural beatifulness of Kyonghoeru with a fantastic night scene, which received good evaluation last year which was first being held. It's high quality performance combining korean traditional song, dance and instrument that made a fantastic atmosphere. ㅇ At 27th(Tue) 19:00, 'Changdeok Palace moodlight walking' program will be held. It's a program for ancient palace visits providing historical, cultural, scenic experience. ㅇ At 7:00 pm of 24th(Sat) to 25th(Sun) 'Deoksu Palace appreciation for the arts' where about 20 people including people with intangible cultural treasure will be held at Deoksugung Jeonggwan-heon.

5. Airport security heightened to the highest level for the Nuclear Security Summit

With 2012 Seoul Nuclear Security Summit(26~27th) ahead, the security level of Korea's major airports will be heightened to the highest level. On 15th, Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs announced that for securing safety of airports and airplanes, the security levels of Incheon, Gimpo, Gimhae and Cheongju airports will be raised to 'Orange'(alert level) between 19th to 22nd, and further raised to 'Red' between 23rd to 27th. The airport security level is classified into 5 levels such as Green→Blue→Yellow→Orange→Red. As a result of heightened security level, the time taken for the security check will be increased because of stricted check for passengers, baggages, luggages, air cargoes, etc. For this reason, at the major aiports, there will be additional placements of security check personnel and guides to minimize the inconvenience of the passengers. Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs requested for public cooperation saying, "There will be inconvenience of passengers because of stricted security check, but it is necessary measure to be taken for the international event where leaders of 57 nations(including international organizations) will participate"

4. The participating leaders of Seoul Nuclear Security Summit, 'experience the Korean Wave'(E-Daily)

Special event will be provided to the Leaders participating in Seoul Nuclear Security Summit between 26th to 27th, where they can experience Korean foods and performances. According to the Seoul Nuclear Security Summit Preparatory Secretariat, the president Lee Myung-bak and the first lady will invite 150 people including the presidents and the first ladies of 30 nations, the representatives of international organizations and the senior entourage, and host special dinner and cultural performance. The cultural event is prepared for the leaders and the representatives who will stay for one more day after the Summit so that they can experience Korean foods and Korean traditional performances in comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. Especially for the dinner, a formal dinner with the specialties from all around Korea will be prepared with the theme of Spring. After the dinner, Korean traditional performance will be performed in the backyard of ancient palace providing natural setting and a cozy pavilion, so that all the presidents and the first ladies could feel that they are invited in the Korean traditional garden. The performance will start by 'Peace Song' sung by the honorary ambassador and singer Park Jeong-hyun, and followed by Korean traditional music 'Su Je Cheon' with Korean court dance. Korean traditional wind instrument 'Dae geum' and Salpuri, mournful Korean traditional sounds 'Sinawi' and Hanryangmu, master's gayageum play, etc will also be performed. Staffs of the preparatory secretariat said with expectation, "The presidents and the first ladies of participating nations will experience dignified essence of out traditional culture"

3. 'Nuclear Safety' agenda(Segye Times)

'Nuclear Safety', differentiated from 'Nuclear Security', is an activity to protect human race and environment from radiological hazards due to natural disasters or technical malfunction. But since the Fukushima Nuclear Accident in last March, the possibilities of threats in the nuclear facilities by terrorists were noticed, which resulted in the spread of awareness of the correlation between Nuclear Security and Safety. The government will deal with Nuclear Safety as main agenda in this Summit. It will be dealt during the luncheon on 27th, the second day of the Summit. The authority said "The correlation of Nuclear Security and Safety will be discussed and selected as an agenda". However, the Gori Nuclear Accident and the attemp to conceal it, have ashamed the government's plan which is to set an example of nuclear-utilizing nation. An high level official said on 15th, "The Gori Nuclear Accident and the attempt to conceal it have dishonored our nation and the government's plans have reached a deadlock"

10. In Myung-dong(26th 14:00) and Insadong(27th 14:00)

In Myung-dong(26th 14:00) and Insadong(27th 14:00), fun traditional corrales that shows our traditional melody will be played. Traditional temple such as BongeunsaㆍJeondeongsa will run 'Temple Stay' to give the opportunity to experience traditional temple culture.

17. Nuclear Security Summit Recent Activity Video

'The World of Korean Traditional Music' Performance

At National Gugak(Korean Traditional Music) Center, 'The World of Korean Traditional Music' performance will be held from 27th(Tue) to 28th(Wed) at 19:30, showing the spirit of Korean traditional musical performance. In this performance, more than 100 members of National Gugak Center's classical music band will perform Korean traditional instrumental ensemble piece 'Yeongsanhoesang', which have been handed down for more than 500 years.

'Korean Culture & Tourism Promotion Exhibition'

Inside COEX, where Nuclear Security Summit will be held, 'Korean Culture & Tourism Promotion Exhibition' will be open for the public from 25th(Sun) to 28th(Wed). People will be able to directly experience Korean culture and see Korean relics, traditional handicrafts and art work. ㅇ At 'Korean Culture & Tourism Promotion Exhibition', one can try Hanbok on, experience medical tourism, take a look at the virtual museum and listen to K-Pop. ㅇ Also, 10 Korean and Japanese artists' works, which received attention through nuclear art project 'Communion', will be put on display. These includes Media(Jae-ha Ryu, Yong-baek Lee), Painting(Se-hyun Lee), Ceramics & Performance(Soo-kyung Lee), Needlework(Kyung-ah Hahm), Photo(Ju-ha Jung, Ono Tadashi, Sung-pil Han) and Objet(Kobayashi Humico, Tsubaki Noboru, Ultra Factory), covering whole branches of visual arts.

Event Preparations for Husbands/Wives of Leaders Who Attend Seoul Nuclear Security Summit

- Organizing high quality programs which are comprised of up-to-date classics and world-sweeping Korean Wave. Especially, Korean young artists will participate and make those program dynamic and fascinating. - Husbands/Wives of leaders will see drawings submitted to International Children's Peace Art Festivial which commemorates Nuclear Security Summit. Also, they will watch Korean young musicians' classic concert. - Inside Sangchoonjae, which is located inside the Blue House and shows the beauty of Korean-style house in harmony with the nature, they will be served Korean traditional food. This can be a chance to promote and globalize Korean food. Thereafter, at the reception hall, Hanbok(Korean traditional clothes) performance and other K-Pop performances will take place in order to enhance their understanding of Korean wave, while increasing the level of closeness.

Expecting the Summit to act as a catalyst to North Korean nuclear talks

This summit is expected to get the North Koran nuclear talk moving. North Korean nuclear issue is not an official agenda in the summit; however, since the summit is taking place is the Korean Peninsula, there is a great possibility that Norh Korean nuclear issue will be dealt in one form or another. Ban Ki-moon UN secretary general said "Since world leaders are participating in the summit, North Korean nuclear problem will surface." Some are discussing ways to indicate one's stance after Korea-US bilateral meeting. As the participating nations of the summit welcomes North Korea's denuclearizing preliminary steps and urge North Korea to take forward-looking measures, there is an analysis that six-party nuclear talks will soon resume.

The Seoul Communiqué to Discard Nuclear Substance

The main goal of the Nuclear Security Summit is to prevent nuclear terrorism by safely managing and removing nuclear substances such as highly enriched uranium(HEU) and plutonium. Today, enough HEU and plutonium to create 126,500 nuclear weapons exist in this world. According to IAEA, 1800~2000 reports of stolenㆍmissingㆍaccroachingㆍtrafficing of nuclear substances have been made since 1993. Bargaining agents of the summit agreed on minimizing weapon-grade nuclear substances and strenghthening physical protection of nuclear facilities as well as blocking illegal business of nuclear substances. This will be accepted as a Seoul Communiqué on 27th. The most important part is minimizing HEU in the private sector. According to Nuclear Security Summit Planning Team, Kazakhstan has 10t, Canada 1500kg, Japan 1200~1400kg, Germany 950kg, and other non-nuclear nations 16~17t of HEU in the private sector. It takes 25kg of HEU to create 1 nuclear weapon, so if all HEU in private sector is removed, 640~680 potential nuclear weapon is being destroyed. Argentina, Australia, Czech, and 7 other nations who promissed to discard all HEU in the 2010 Nuclear Security Summit Washington have kept their promises. US and Russia each reduced 7t and 48t of HEU. Korea is expecting that more nuclear substance will be removed from this summit.

10. Nuclear Security Summit 2012 Recent News : What's Going On Now?

9. NSS 2012 - The Tree of Hope

8.2012 Nuclear Security Summit Site Visit Event

7. To Successfully Host the Summit, Which Part Are You Focusing On?

"The government is striving to make this summit 'The Summit with the public'. Hereafter, we will notify people and help them recognize the relevance of nuclear security to our daily lives. Also, I think our ability of hosting large scale global summits have been proved by successfully hosting G-20 Summit(2010) and Busan Fourth High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness(2011). We will discuss on and on to the end with other participating countries for more fruitful result.

6. What Kind of Effects Can We Expect From Hosting 2012 Nuclear Security Summit?

"Korea played an important role for the global economy by hosting 2010 G-20 Summit successfully. Hosting this Nuclear Security Summit, which is one of the most high-ranking summit in the world, means that now Korea is also playing a leading role in the field of global security. By playing an important role in the process of establishing new solutions to problems which global society now faces, Korea will be able to strenthen its diplomacy, and ultimately its national prestige will soar."

5. How Much Binding Forces Do Those NSS-Decided Articles Have In Each Nation?

Since those agreements in the name of 'Seoul Communique' are more like declarations of each nations' political will, rather than regulations, they don't carry legal binding forces. But, owing to the fact that those are discussed and decided by heads of nations themselves, most countries will put emphasis on implementing the articles. During 2010 Washington Summit, 30 nations voluntarily promised nuclear security measures. Most measures have been taken by now and even new measures are being taken..

4. What is in the Seoul Communique?

First of all, removing and reducing the use of highly enriched uranium and plutonium will be the most important issue. In order to reduce the threat of nuclear terrorism, safely managing and removing nuclear substances are critical. In addition, ▲Correlation between nuclear security and nuclear power safety ▲International cooperation to prevent trafficking of nuclearㆍradioactive substances ▲Transfering advanced technology to developing countries ▲Encouraging more nations to join nuclear security related international treaties will be included in the communique.

3. Why is North Korea opposed to South Korea hosting the Nuclear Security Summit 2012?

Nuclear Security Summit is a conference to prevent nuclear terrorism. North Korea's nuclear issue is not in the agenda; therefore, there is no reason for North Korea to complain. Leaders from all over the world will gather and discuss international peace and safety in the Nuclear Security Summit. If North Korea provokes South Korea during the summit, it will be a great challenge against world peace and safety; therefore, we are making a full defensive preparation against any emergency.

2. How will Norh Korean nuclear issue be dealt in the Nucelar Security Summit?

North Korean nuclear problem is an important issue not only to Korea but also to the international society. However, it is not an agenda of this summit. Nevertheless, taking account of the fact that 4 neighboring nations and leading nations will be participating in the summit, the issue will likely be mentioned at some point.

1. Seoul Summit, links between nuclear security & nuclear safety a critical issue

Nuclear security as well as nuclear safety will be discussed as critical issues in the Seoul Nuclear Security Summit being held from 26th to 27th. Experts who participated in the Columbia University's "2012 Seoul Nuclear Security Summit: Peace & Security of Korean Peninsula as well as North-East Asia" as panels agreed on the fact that nuclear safety is becoming an important issue after the Japanese Fukushima Incident. Participants stressed that Nuclear Terrorism needs to be classified as the most dangerous threat related to nuclear security and needs to be prevented through international cooperation.

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Peace Song - 2012 Seoul Nuclear Security Summit

[Nuclear Security is the future] 50 Leaders of the world discuss about prevention of Nuclear Terror at Seoul

To make 'World without nuclear terror', 'Nuclear Security Summit' will be held at Seoul between 26th and 27th of March, with participation of 50 leaders from all around the world and representatives of international organizations. This Summit signifies that nuclear security is discussed not only by few nations, but globally. Before 2000, Nuclear affairs had been discussed between US and Russia only, with agendas related to nuclear reduction. But, there had been rise in possibility of nuclear possession by terrorist organizations and nations that had been developing nuclear weapon, which resulted the discussion to expand to 8 nations(G8) including China in 2002. And in 2008, the US president Barack Obama gave Prague Declaration saying "Formation of international security system in next 4 years that blocks nuclear terror" expanding the discussion to the international level in 2009. Thereby, 1st Nuclear Security Summit was held at Washington in 2010. The leaders from 47 nations participated and discussed about the management system that could block misusage of nuclear materials and the global mutual-assistance system that could prevent manufacture of nuclear weapons. At this Summit, there will be discussions regarding security of nuclear plants since there had been the Fukushima Nuclear Accident. The leaders of 47 nations will participate including those who are directly involved in the North Korean nuclear issues, such as US president Barack Obama, Chinese president Hu Jintao, Russian president Dmitry Medvedev and Japanese prime minister Noda Yoshihiko. Also, the heads of international organizations including International Atomic Energy Agency, Interpol and European Union will participate to discuss about measures of cooperation to prevent nuclear terrorism. South Korean President Lee Myung-bak will host this summit as a chairman and will lead to draw the agreement 'Seoul Communique'. The reason South Korea has been elected as the host nation is because it has been following the Non-Proliferation Treaty by claiming its strong will for denuclearization of Korean Peninsula and has built world-class technology in nuclear field by using nuclear plants in peaceful way, whereas North Korea has been developing nuclear weapon and denied international inspection. After hosting G20 in 2010, South Korea has set an opportunity to heighten its diplomatic position in the world by hosting this summit at its capital in which the most sensitive issues like nuclear security will be discussed.

World Conference held to commemorate Seoul Nuclear Security Summit

The world conference co-hosted by Korean Association of International Studies(KAIS) and UN Association of Republic of Korea(UNA-ROK) was held at Yeouido 63 Convention Center on 28th for 2 days. On the first day, the ambassadors to South Korea such as the US ambassador Sung Kim, the Chinese ambassador Zhang Xinsen, the Russian ambassador Konstantin Vnukov, the British ambassador Scott Wightman and the French ambassador Elisabeth Laurin, and the special representative for Korean peninsula peace and security affairs in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Lim Sung-nam gave each nation's strategies on 'Formation of International Nuclear Security Regime" On the second day, discussions on 'Nuclear Security Summit and International Regime' and 'Nuclear Security Summit and Northeast Asia' continued.

Jean-Hugues Simon-Michel, the French Sherpa for 2012 Seoul Nuclear Security Summit

The French ambassador to Geneva for disarmament Jean-Hugues Simon-Michel, who was the french sherpa for 2012 Seoul Nuclear Security Summit, said, "2012 Seoul Nuclear Security Summit should show its strong will to the world regarding the measures for nuclear terrorism" in the interview with Korean correspondants to Paris. Simon-Michel also said "Seoul Nuclear Security Summit will be the opportunity to prepare significant steps for realizing the necessity of the security for the threat of nuclear terror and the most vulnerable resources".

The president attends 3rd Preparatory Committee of 2012 Seoul Nuclear Security Summit

The President Lee Myung Bak visited COEX on 27th(Mon) where 「2012 Seoul Nuclear Seucurity Summit(26-27,Mar)」 will be held, attended 3rd conference Preparatory Committee of the Summit, and visited the Preparatory Secretariat office to praise the staffs and personnel for their hard work.

The Security team conducts demonstration of immediate action drill for emergency situations

'The Security team of 2012 Seoul Nuclear Security Summit'(Director: Head of the presidential security service Eo Cheong-soo) held press briefing regarding security, exibition of guard equipments and demonstration of immediate action drill for emergency situations, for the correspondents of 2012 Seoul Nuclear Security Summit Preparatory Secretatiat and Cheong Wa Dae.

Spokesmen(Sous-Sherpa), Briefing for the foreign journalists

On 27th Feb in E-ma building, the 2012 Seoul Nuclear Security Summit Preparatory Secretatiat Spokesman Han Chung-hui(Sous-Sherpa) gave briefing to the foreign journalists who visited South Korea.

Nulcear terror is ‘realistic threat’

The Seoul Nulcear Security Summit has prime goal of preventing nuclear terror. Though nulcear terror using nulcear weapon(nuclear material) has not happened yet and thus is in the realm of imagination, it is ‘real threat’ because it is possible. This kind of notion comes from the fact that nulcear materials are spread all over th world. Currently, there are enough highly enriched uranium and plutonums to make 126,500 nulcear bombs. The problem is that in some countries, these nuclear materials are not perfectly controlled. According to the IAED, from 1993 to now, robbery·loss·usurp·illegally trading of nuclear and radioactive materials have numbered around 1,800 to 2,000. Recenlty, IAEA says that about 200 cases have been reported every year. This fact tells us that nuclear materials might end up in hands of terrorists.

World leaders gather in Seoul

Though leaders from all over the world gather in Seoul to attend 2012 Seoul Nuclear Security Summit come this month, some of them will not be able to attend due to general and presidential elections happening in their countries. Until now, 53 countries and 4 organizations have confrimed to attend the Seoul Nuclear Security Summit that it will be second largest international conference after the United Nations gerenal assembly. Especially, not only EU’s presdient but also the EU’s commissioner will attend the summit that it will contain 58 global leaders. Compare to the the first nuclear summit held in Washington, the Seoul Nuclear Summit has 6 more coutnries, 1 more international organizations and 8 more representatives attending.

“Discussing the action to make the world safer with peace and no nuclear terror”

1). Seoul Nuclear Security Summit will be the largest summit held in South Korea which 58 leaders from 53 nations and more than four international organizations(including president and executional chief of EU) attend. ㅇIn this Seoul Nuclear Security Summit, Denmark, Lithuania, Azerbaijani Republic, Hungary, Rumania, Gabon, Interpol are attending after existing 47 nations and 3 international organizations(UN, IAEA, EU) who attended the 1st Washington Nuclear Security Summit. Also Barroso executional chief from EU will attend the summit. 2). Seoul Communique, which is slated to be the outcome of Seoul Nuclear Summit, has almost come to finish. In the 3rd Sherpa Meeting(1.16~17) which was held in New Delhi, India, agreement surrounding the outline of Communique almost finished. And it will be decided before the Seoul Nuclear Security Summit. ㅇ Also, last Sherpa meeting to prepare the Seoul Nuclear Summit will be held in Seoul at 3.23(Fri) 3). To cultivate youth global leadership, 「Nuclear Security Summit for university student」will also be held in Hankuk University of Foreign Studies at 3.2(Fri)-4(Sun). Also Naver happy bean’s donating event「Accompanying for world peace」 by leaving a comment worrying the world peace is being held online (2.20-3.18).

Let the world know about South Korea’s traditional culture

Each nations’ heads who attended Seoul Nuclear Security Summit will experience ‘JeongSu(means ‘Spirit’)’ South Korea’s traditional culture. This cultural event which will be held after the dinner in March 26th for 35minutes is ‘experience’, not just ‘watching’. Which means as each nation’s heads enters the dining room, they will be guests invited by traditional royal korean court who will enjoy traditional korean food, music, dance, clothing. For this, they will planning to move ‘back garden of ancient palace’ and ‘cozy houses which mixed with korea’s beautiful nature’ to the stage. This cultural event’s stage producer said “Each countries’ leaders who get overburdened at the office will know what kind of peace koreans are seeking while relaxing in the real korean way.” He also said “By experiencing this stage, they will understand what kind of tradition Korea has and how it continued until today.”

Korean Stars, " We will promote 'Nuclear Security Summit'!"

Nuclear Security Summit D-40. "Freeze Terrorism!"

"Nuclear Terror is a disaster to the humanity... need to prepare effective countermeasures"

WINS in connection to Seoul Nuclear Security Summit, will participate in Nuclear Industry Summit on 23rd March, and the president of WINS Roger Howsley will visit Korea. Roger Howsley said in the interview on 16th, "When Nuclear Terror happens, not only world's economy, but also human welfare and environment will be highly damaged. This is the reason why the representatives of each nation and the personnel related to nuclear, will have to take the threat of nuclear terrorism seriously and prepare effective countermeasures" After the Fukushima Nuclear Accident, 'Nuclear Safety' has been world's important issue as well as 'Nuclear Terrorism'. One of the agendas of this Summit is 'the connection and enhancement measures of Nuclear Security and Safety' Related to this, he also emphasized "It is the choice of each nation whether to use Nuclear Energy, but it is necessary to settle the organizational culture with high level of Nuclear Security and Safety in order to use nuclear energy peacefully" Roger Howsley added, "It is not safe until all nuclear materials and related facilities are fully secured", "because the security is as important as the safety and environment problems, all the nuclear related institutions and corporations whether public or private, should provide yearly report on the Management and Supervision" He explained, "WINS is keen to share the guidelines of nuclear security in order to achieve the most effective security", "WINS and IAEA are playing the pivotal role in introducing and improving the optimum practice for all nations and industries related to the nuclear security". WINS plans to publish the guidebook of optimum practice(Securing the Future) during this Summit period. It is the collection of all 26 guidelines that WINS has published in last 2 years. Howsley said, "We believe that the informations, regarding how nuclear security is supervised by each nation and nuclear industry, should be opened to public", "It does not mean the sensitive nuclear informations to be publicly opened, but there should be a way to make the measure of Management and Supervision more transparent" He also emphasized, "Some nations and corporations still keep secretive attitudes in their nuclear related activities and responsibilities", "Communication and cooperation through provision of more detailed information is the key point in order to improve Nuclear Security and Safety"

More nations to agree on elimination of nuke materials at Seoul summit

At least 10 more nations are poised to agree to eliminate their stocks of highly-enriched uranium and plutonium during next month's nuclear security summit in South Korea, an organizer said Wednesday. Top leaders from 50 nations as well as four international organizations, including U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, will attend the March 26-27 Nuclear Security Summit in Seoul, which aims to bolster international safeguards and prevent nuclear terrorism. It will be the second summit since U.S. President Barack Obama launched the global gathering in Washington in 2010.

PM calls for full-scale defense posture for successful nuclear security summit

Prime Minister Kim Hwang-sik on Wednesday called for establishing a strong, integrated defense posture to successfully host the nuclear security summit next month. The Nuclear Security Summit in Seoul will be held from March 26-27 and aims to bolster international safeguards and prevent nuclear terrorism, according to its organizers. The global summit is the second of its kind, with the first in the U.S. in 2010. Top leaders from 50 nations including the United States, Russia, China, Japan, Britain and France are expected to attend. "The Seoul Nuclear Security Summit holds great significance, as it will serve as an opportunity for us to cement our image as the country at the center of the world," Kim said while convening the 45th regular meeting on integrated defense. "We need to maintain more comprehensive military readiness than ever before through close cooperation among relevant agencies," Kim said, while stressing the importance of thorough preparations for other domestic and international key events such as the World Expo in Yeosu and parliamentary and presidential elections.

Korea Model United Nations 2012 at Korea University (http://kmun.net)

- Co-hosted by : Korea University Division of International Studies, Nuclear Security Summit Preparatory Secretariat, (UNDP)/GEF YSLME Project, and UNHCR - Conducted by : Korea International Organizations Student Society(KIOSS) - Participants : 400 High School and University Students from all around the world - Period : Between 31st Jan to 3rd Feb(4 days) at Korea University Anam Campus(Application Complete on 31st Dec 2011) - Methods as U.N. Conference, Progressed by 9 committees in which Nuclear Security Summit as one committee with agendas of world's pending issues, Conducted in English

Expectation of Seoul Nuclear Security Summit

'2012 Seoul Nuclear Industry Summit' will be held between 23rd to 24th of next month which is the pre-event of '2012 Seoul Nuclear Security Summit'. It will be held amid time when the attention for the nuclear safety is heightened. Around 200 CEOs of world's nuclear industries and representatives of international organizations will participate in '2012 Seoul Nuclear Industry Summit'. They will declare a proposition regarding 'The role and decision of Nuclear Industries for the Nuclear Security and Safety enhancement' such as reduction of the use of Highly Enriched Uranium (HEU), links between nuclear security and safety after the Fukushima Nuclear Accident. For '2012 Seoul Nuclear Security Summit' to achieve effective results, the World's Nuclear Industries will have to aggregate the knowledge and experiences of nuclear security and safety building positive path that relieves the anxiety created by nuclear plant. In particular, this Summit should be the opportunity to establish Risk Governance at national level that could encounter all possible crisis including natural disasters, effectively and systematically.

Joint Entrance into third state. "Nuclear Security Summit Cooperation" Kor-Turkey hold hands

Korea and Turkey will cooperate in entering into infra construction fields of third states. In addition, two nations decided to increase their conciliation level to "Strategic Partner Relations", as well as cooperating in defense industry such as offense-oriented helicopter business. In Febuary 6th, South Korean president Lee Myung-bak met Abdullah Gu Turkey president in Ankara Presidential Palace, Turkey and agreed on these terms. The two leaders also discussed international security as well as working together to successfully host the Nuclear Security Summit Seoul on March in order to reduce the threat of nuclear terrorism and strengthen nuclear security.

World without Nuclear Weapon? Start with Nuclear Security!

World without Nuclear Weapon? Start with Nuclear Security! Nonproliferation Treaty was signed in 1968, and Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty was signed following the Partial Test Ban Treaty. In 1995 Nonproliferation Treaty was extended without date, and other efforts to control the use of nuclear weapons were sustained. Nuclear security issues recieved attention after the 911 incident in 2001. Nuclear security is the measures taken to stop the threat of nuclear substance and radi-active substances. On January 2007, Kissinger, Perry, Shultz, and Nun who were in charge of US government nuclear related policy insisted on destructing nuclear weapons and coping with nuclear terrorism. They insisted that if nuclear power states do not stop relying on nuclear weapons, it will only stimulate and increase the possibility of nuclear free states to get nuclear weapons. Therefore, they argued that US needs to play a leading role in making the "Nuclear Free World" Coalition of Nucelar and Terrorism is increasing the worries on the possibility of nuclear terrorism. As we saw during the 911 incident, terrorists work by hook or by crook, and they do not care about the international nuclear deterrent law because they are hard to repel. Nuclear Security Summit held in Korea holds many meanings. First of all, it means Korea has followed the nonproliferation system sincerely and the world has acknowledged the fact that Korea has the diplomacy to adjust the different views from all over the world. Since 2010, Korea actually adjusted different views from the world as the host during the 5 pre-summit and played a leading role to suggest impending matters. Secondly, Seoul summit suggested a differentiated agenda. They decided to discuss the nuclear power safety issues through nuclear security, discuss radio-active substance terrorism as well as nuclear substance terrorism, turn in mid term self checking report on promises made in Nuclear Security Summit Washington 2010. Third of all, peaceful use of nuclear power in the Korean Peninsula can be strengthened. Use of nuclear power in the Korean Peninsula is dramatically two-folded. South Korea is using nuclear power peacefully, but North Korea has always been putting great efforts to develop nuclear weapons. For nuclear free world, efforts should be made from not only the government but also the civil society. Nuclear Security Symposium and Industry Summit being held with the Nuclear Security Summit Seoul has means a lot. I hope Nuclear Security Summit Seoul becomes an opportunity for Korea to play a leading role in world security.

Nuclear Security Summit D-50, Ready to Successfully Host the Summit

The process of laying the groundwork for Seoul Nuclear Security Summit, which will be held 50 days later, is smoothly going on. Above all, discussions for 'Seoul Communique', which will be the final document of the summit, has entered its final stretch. Sherpas(bargaining agents) of participating countries discussed the final portion of 'Seoul Communique' in New Dehli on January 16th and 17th. The last Sherpa meeting will be held in Seoul on March 23th, and 'Seoul Communique' will be finalized. Specific measures such as minimizing the possession or usage of HEU(Highly Enriched Uranium) and Pu(Plutonium), tightening up security measures of nuclear facilities and banning illegal transaction of nuclear materials will be included in 'Seoul Communique'. A NSS Preparatory Committee official said on February 5th, "Nuclear Security Summit, more than 50 nations' leaders and various international organizations' heads attending, will be the biggest summit of all time. We are doing our best to successfully host the summit". He also added, "We will also try hard to form a pan-national social consensus about the summit for the next 50 days."

2012 Seoul Nuclear Security Summit Preparatory Secretariat gives briefing to the representatives. "2012 Seoul Nuclear Security Summit accepts the advance group of participating nations"

1. 2012 Seoul Nuclear Security Summit Preparatory Secretariat(Director: the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Kim Sung-hwan), on 7th to 10th Feb, received the 1st advance group which consists of officials of participating nations in South Korea and our representatives through two times, explained of our preparation status, revealed the conference hall, and proceeded bilateral discussion. o With the participation of the officials of 50 participating nations in South Korea and our representatives, 250 representatives including the ambassadors of Denmark, Brazil, Singapore, Spain, Argentina, Israel, China, Pakistan, France, and the protocol chief of the ministry of foreign affairs and the officials of the key ministries such as the presidential office and prime minister's office of South Korea. 2. The Preparatory Secretariat in 2 days schedule, has divided the advance group into 2 groups and performed ▲ the briefing of preparation status such as ceremony, escort, media, ▲ revealing of event locations such as the conference hall, the airport, ▲ procedure of bilateral discussions. We also proceeded the meetings for the successful host of the Summit, where we gave the explanation regarding the preparation status and listened to the demand and request of the participating nations. 3. The representatives of the participating nations have highly appreciated our effort for the detail and effective preparation for hosting the biggest summit event in security area, and also promised to strengthen the cooperation through close communications in the remaining 40 days. 4. The Preparatory Secretariat is expected to receive the 2nd advance group in the beginning of March, and get everything in full readiness through final discussions for the successful host of the Seoul Nuclear Security Summit.

Reasons for Focusing on Nuclear Security

Most people imagine that nuclear terrorism is something that only happens in Hollywood movies but experts say the threat of nuclear terrorism is far greater than we may think. Nuclear engineering expert Professor Hwang Il-soon says nuclear terrorism has the potential to cause damage that far exceeds that of the 9/11 terror attacks. [INTERVIEW : Hwang Il-soon, Professor,Nuclear Transmutation Energy Research Center of Korea] ''With illegal trading of nuclear technology growing around Pakistan North Korea and Iran are also arming up with nuclear weapons. Nuclear terrorists who buy the technology and build small-sized nuclear weapons could create a catastrophe around the world.'' The first Nuclear Security Summit was launched a year after U.S. President Barack Obama announced his four-year vision in Prague in 2009. Obama aims to make sure that nuclear materials are not left lying around trafficked or get into the hands of non-state actors who could misuse them to make dirty bombs or nuclear weapons. Although the nuclear summit in Seoul is mainly focused on nuclear terrorism Hans Blix, the former director of IAEA says nuclear disarmament and nuclear security go hand-in-hand. [INTERVIEW : Hans Blix, Former IAEA Director] ''As long as the big nuclear weapons states continue to keep enormous amount of weapons, I think those who have proliferated like North Korea, like others, they may say well what moral right do they have to tell us to do this. So I think disarmament, if it is successful, gives a better moral basis for telling North Korea that it should stay away from nuclear weapons.'' Although the second summit will focus on combating nuclear terrorism experts predict other issues such as non-proliferation disarmament and the North Korean nuclear issue will also be addressed by world leaders. Kim Han-ul, Arirang News. FEB 03, 2012

[CEO Column]One World, and One Dream/Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power CEO Kim Jong-shin

[CEO Column]One World, and One Dream/Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power CEO Kim Jong-shin The term "quantum leap" came from quantum mechanics, when an energy form in an atom changes in to another energy form. Today this term is also used in economics and business to refer to "discontinuous leap" or "groundbreaking leap". Every firm needs "quantum leap" for sustainable growth. This also applies to national development. For more than a decade, Korea is wavering near the 20,000 dollar barrier which is the entry to becoming a developed country. We cannot waver longer. We all need to pull together and go for the "groundbreaking leap" and make the second "Miracle of Han's River" to get into the line of developed countries. We need to decide on a far-sighted national policy to achieve this target, but there are a couple of tasks to ponder on. One of them is the establishment of energy security. Self reliance of energy is a difficult task but it is critical in order to achive second leap. Especially for a country that has no oil or other natureal resource, securing energy resource is a task of survival. In March, Korea will host a major nuclear related international summit. World leaders will discuss nuclear energy in the 2012 Seoul Nuclear Security Summit and the Nuclear Industry Summit. 50 world leaders and representatives from UN, IAEA, EU, Interpole as well as other nuclear international organizations and CEOs of nuclear industry will participate in the summit. Therefore Korea will recieve attention from all over the world. Korea already has the experience of raising the national brand awareness by hosing '86 Asian Game, '88 Olympic, 2002 World Cup, G20 Summit, and etc. Moreover, Seoul Nuclear Security Summit aims the nuclear aniterrorism which is a critical matter to international security; therefore, it will be the largest summit that Korea has ever hosted. Foreign Affairs Experts have anticipated that when this Summit, successfully hosted, will strengthen the nuclear security and safety which are the prerequisites of the peaceful use of Nuclear, and will also be the first step for South Korea to become the leading nation in the world. I wish that this Summit hopefully becomes the opportunity for South Korea to show their potential strength and capability. Although there will be many obstacles for us in the path of joining the ranks of advanced countries, these same obstacles will make our challenges glorious. I wish that, by hosting this Summit, it will act as the opportunity for South Korea to heighten its position in the world and to build the footstep for our next leap. Our Nuclear Industrial World has developed to the highest level in last 30 years and has history of exporting Nuclear Plant to UAE. Also, South Korea has set an example to other nations as we have used Nuclear energy safely while maintaining the Nonproliferation campaign. Therefore, 'Seoul Nuclear Security Summit' and 'Nuclear Industry Summit' will upgrade our status in the world, and will be the opportunity to imprint South Korea's Nuclear Technology to the world. Also it will provide South Korea, an energy-hungry nation, a chance to enhance Energy independency. I, as the chairman of the organizing committee of 'Nuclear Industry Summit', am working hard for the successful host. As a human being, a company or a nation, there is a moment when we leep high beyond our imagination. Being in a leading role in the international society, works as the foundation to reach the highest level. By taking full advantage of this opportunity, we should provide rich lives to our descendants.

2012 Seoul Nuclear Security Summit D-50, Korea now striving for successful opening of the summit

2012 Seoul Nuclear Security Summit D-50, Korea now striving for successful opening of the summit '2012 Seoul Nuclear Security Summit' D-50, Korea now striving for successful opening of the summit "The biggest summit in the field of security aiming for safer and more peaceful world" "It's D-50, and now focusing on promotion of the summit to communicate with the public." 1. To successfully host upcoming(D-50) Nuclear Security Summit, NSS Preparation Committee(Head : Kim Sung-Hwan, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade) is not only closely cooperating with 4 international organizations including UN and more than 50 nations' governments, but also making progress in public diplomacy and diversely promoting the importance of nuclear security or expected achievement of the summit, etc. 2. In the field of the agenda of the summit, discussions about 'Seoul Communique", which will be adopted as the final document, has entered its final stretch. Through Sherpa Meeting which was held in New Delhi on January 16th and 17th, it is just about to reach an agreement about 'Seoul Communique' document, and final settlement will be reached before the opening of NSS. Also, the last Sherpa Meeting will be held on March 23rd in Seoul. o Especially, specific measures such as minimizing the possession or usage of HEU(Highly Enriched Uranium) and Pu(Plutonium), tightening up security measures of nuclear facilities and banning illegal transaction of nuclear materials will be included in 'Seoul Communique'. 3. Meanwhile, to form a social consensus and expand the public participation, NSS Preparation Committee has been carrying out diverse promotion activities including New Year's Day event, and will continue carrying out various programs for the next 50 days to realize 'the summit with the public'. o In last December, Peace Song sung by Lena Park was released. Also, citizen-participating music video will be made through two contests, 'Photo Contest' and 'UCC Contest', which had been held from January to February 7th. o On February 2nd, for 748 NSS personnel for an event were selected through public recruitment, their welcoming ceremony was held in COEX. At the ceremony, JYJ, vocalists who are really popular in Asia, Europe and South America, was supplementally chosen as honorary ambassador of NSS. They are about to introduce the purpose of NSS through the globe with existing honorary embassadors(singer Park Jung-hyun, actor Jang Geun-suk, and child actors Jin Ji-hee, Wang Seok-hyeon) o To enhance adolescents and university students' thinking skills about nuclear security and other global issues, in addition to 'Juvenile Nuclear Security Summit'(1.6~1.8) hosted by Chosun Edu and '2012 Korea Model United Nations'(1.31.~2.3), 'Middle & High School Essay Contest'(1.9~2.19) is now going on and 'Model Nuclear Security Summit'(3.2~3.4) is also scheduled to held in March. o Naver Happybean 'Company for World Peace' event(2.13~3,10), which one can participate in donation by leaving comments longing for world peace will be held soon. In March, during the summit, art works selected through 'International Children's Peace Art Festival' and other pieces of art drawn by NSS participating countries' children will be displayed in the event hall.

The Korea Mint Corporation, "Reservation for 'Seoul Nuclear Security Commemorative Coin' Begins"

The Korea Mint Corporation, "Reservation for 'Seoul Nuclear Security Commemorative Coin' Begins" The Korea Mint Corporation stated on January 31th that reservation for 'Seoul Nuclear Security Commemorative Coin' would go on from February 1st to February 7th via Woori bank and National Agricultural Cooperative Federation counters and internet hompages. This commemorative coin is issued by the Bank of Korea and manufactured and sold by the Korea Mint Corporation. It emphasizesand promotes the importance of Nuclear Security Summit, which will be held in Seoul on March 26th, to the public. 20,000 coins will be issued (18,000 for domestic sales, 2,000 for foreign sales) and each is a silver coin(99.9% silver) whose face value is 50,000 won. It weighs 19g and round shaped. Each coin is sold at 57,000 won. No one can order more than two coins. If the volume of orders exceed 18,000 coins, recipient will be chosen in a raffle.

New regime in N. Korea to maintain nuclear ambitions: Seoul official

New regime in N. Korea to maintain nuclear ambitions: Seoul official HONG KONG (Kyodo) -- North Korea's position on its nuclear weapon program is unlikely to change under the new leadership, but the resumption of the six-party talks is much needed to address the issue, a South Korean foreign affairs official said Monday. Hahn Choong Hee, South Korean spokesman for the biennial Nuclear Security Summit set for Seoul in March, said North Korea has not committed to denuclearization, a condition for Korean peninsula talks mooted by South Korean President Lee Myung Bak toward the North's late leader Kim Jung Il who died last month and was succeeded by his son Jong Un. The country's nuclear ambition remains unclear, but "I don't think (North Korea) will change drastically their position or insistence on nuclear weapons, but we have to continue to discuss among members of six-party talks what is the best way to handle the North Korean nuclear weapons program," Hahn said at the Foreign Correspondents Club in Hong Kong. The six parties are China, Japan, Russia, the United States and South and North Korea, who started meeting in 2003 to broker a deal for denuclearization. Hahn said nuclear issues regarding North Korea and Iran are not on the agenda of a two-day nuclear security summit in Seoul, but the 50 participating states could use the opportunity to raise those concerns, apart from focusing on nuclear proliferation, security and safety issues. "The summit itself will give a serious message to North Korea on the importance of denuclearization. The North Korean nuclear issue should be resolved as early as possible and also once and for all," Hahn said. In addition to occasional missile testing, North Korea is blamed for the sinking of a South Korean warship and the shelling of a South Korean island in 2010, apparently with the aim of gaining negotiation leverage. The first nuclear security summit was held in 2010 in Washington, and the focus for this year's Seoul summit will be on nuclear security and safety in view of the post-Osama bin Laden era, the Arab Spring-led regional instability and the Fukushima nuclear fiasco. "Fukushima gave us certain implications from nuclear safety to nuclear security. What if that particular situation, like the malfunction of a pump, or malfunction of the cooling water system and backup electricity could be done by a terrorist (with) malicious intentions? We have to tackle this issue," Hahn said. (Mainichi Japan) January 31, 2012

JYJ, 'We Are Appointed As Honorary Ambassadors of Nuclear Security Summit!'

JYJ, the vocalist group, participated in '2012 Seoul Nuclear Security Summit Personnel for an Event Welcoming Party and Honorary Ambassador Appointment Ceremony', which were held in COEX auditorium on February 2nd. JYJ was appointed as honorary ambassador of NSS. Korean prime minister Kim Hwang-Sik, Nuclear Security Summit Preparatory Committee Chief, singer Park Jung-Hyun and actor Jang Geun-Suk celebrated the ceremony via video messages. Child actress Jin Jee-Hee and child actor Wang Suk-Hyun attended the ceremony and gave support to all personnel for an event.

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PEACE SONG EVENT

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2012 Seoul Nuclear Industry Summit, opens Working Group conference in India

2012 Seoul Nuclear Industry Summit, opens Working Group conference in India "Oppotunity at 2012 Seoul Nuclear Security Summit, plans to adopt common comunique of nuclear industry" 1. The Organizing Committee of Nuclear Industry Summit(chairman Kim Jong-shin) will hold the working group conference of 『2012 Seoul Nuclear Industry Summit』 from 16th to 17th of January at New Delhi, India. o This Working Group is operated since last November, to draw a Comunique to support 『2012 Seoul Nuclear Security Summit』 with participation of 31 organizations including nuclear companies and institutions, and also to discuss 3 topics such as "Connection of nuclear security and nuclear safety after the Fukushima Nuclear Accident". ※ Working Group(3 fields): Reduction of the use of Highly Enriched Uranium, Security of sensitive information of Nuclear Energy, and Connection of Nuclear security and safety after the Fukushima Nuclear Accident. 2. In this Working Group Conference, Korean organisations such as Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co., Ltd. and Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, France Areva, U.S. Westinghouse, U.K. Urenco and other foreign members of the Working Group will participate to evaluate the activities performed by the Working Group and to discuss the detailed program of 『2012 Seoul Nuclear Industry Summit』. o Also, they will participate at the Sherpa meeting of the Nuclear Security Summit to be held at New Delhi between 16th and 17th of January, to elucidate the current preparation state of 『2012 Seoul Nuclear Industry Summit』 and the Comunique, to each representative. 3. 『2012 Seoul Nuclear Industry Summit』 will adopt a Comunique in the oppotunity of 『2012 Seoul Nuclear Security Summit』 so that nuclear industry could itself set up a responsible and specific implementation plan based on the results of the 『2010 Nuclear Industry Conference』 held on last April at Wachington. o This Comunique will hold a significant meaning since it will be drawn in the name of world's nuclear industry, that nuclear companies themselves understand the responsibility of nuclear security and safety, indicating the cooperation to the nuclear industry. 4. 『2012 Seoul Nuclear Industry Summit』, which is an international conference with participation of 200 representatives including CEOs of world's nuclear industry and representatives of international organizations for nuclear, will open from 26th to 27th of March as the official event linked to 『2012 Seoul Nuclear Security Summit』 o It is expected that this summit will be the opportunity to improve the public awareness and restore the faith of nuclear energy as a safe and economical source of energy. -the end-