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IAEA nuclear conference
First held in Korea
In short
The IAEA Ministerial Conference, where 60 countries worldwide discuss nuclear policy, was held in Korea for the first time.
The government emphasized small modular reactor (SMR) development and a leap toward becoming a global nuclear production hub as key policy directions.
About 800 participants including government officials and business representatives from each country attended the conference.
Key facts
| When | It will run for four days from October 27 to 29, 2026. |
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| Where | It opened at Songdo Convensia in Yeonsu-gu, Incheon. |
| Who | Vice Prime Minister Bae Kwang-hun serves as chair, with about 800 participants including officials from 60 countries, 8 international organizations, and 85 companies. |
| What | It presented safe SMR development and demonstration, and a leap toward becoming a global nuclear production hub as core policy directions. |
What it means for me
There will be no direct changes to daily life, but the discussions could influence future electricity rates and energy policy directions.
