Korea pledges $2 million to IAEA for ‘Nuclear Security Threat Response’

Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs delivers keynote speech at the 4th Nuclear Security International Conference
Discussions on enhancing cooperation with IAEA and CTBTO Secretary Generals,

[Seoul=Newsis] Kang In-seon, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, delivering the keynote speech at the ‘4th Nuclear Security International Conference (ICONS 2024)’ hosted by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna, Austria on the 20th local time. (Photo=Provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs), ‘[Seoul=Newsis] Byun Hae-jeong – In order to address future nuclear security threats, South Korea has decided to provide $2 million in support through the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).’,
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, ‘According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the 22nd, Vice Minister Kang In-seon stated in his keynote speech at the ‘4th Nuclear Security International Conference (ICONS 2024)’ hosted by the IAEA in Vienna on the 20th local time, “South Korea will continue to actively participate in international efforts to strengthen nuclear security for the prevention of nuclear terrorism, as the host country of the 2012 Nuclear Security Summit and the chair country of the 2016 Nuclear Security International Conference. “‘,
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, ‘Vice Minister Kang introduced South Korea’s activities to enhance international nuclear security capabilities, including contributions to the IAEA Nuclear Security Fund, support for international nuclear security education and training, and hosting international workshops on nuclear and radiological terrorism response. ‘,
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, ‘He also stated that South Korea will actively participate in supporting nuclear safety and security in Ukraine’s nuclear power plants, developing and cooperating on long-term international education and training programs, and strengthening the international nuclear security regime, including Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).’,
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, ‘The IAEA Nuclear Security International Conference has been held annually starting from 2013 as the highest-level meeting in the field of international nuclear security. With the conclusion of the previous Nuclear Security Summit process in 2016, the IAEA has formalized this conference to lead international discussions on nuclear security. ‘,
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, ‘The conference is divided into ministerial and scientific-technical sessions. In the ministerial sessions, ministerial declarations are adopted and national keynote speeches are delivered. The scientific-technical sessions feature nuclear security experts presenting on key nuclear security issues and engaging in panel discussions. ‘,
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, ‘Vice Minister Kang also held meetings with representatives of major international organizations.’,
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, ‘On the 20th, Vice Minister Kang met with Robert Floyd, Executive Secretary of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO), and urged for swift CTBTO response in the event of additional nuclear tests by North Korea, emphasizing close cooperation between the Korean government and the international community. ‘,
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, ‘Floyd expressed appreciation for Korea’s support for the CTBTO and expressed hope for continued enhancement of Korean-CTBTO cooperation.’,
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, “On the 21st, Vice Minister Kang met with IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi and requested continued support for the ‘Korea-IAEA Fukushima Information Mechanism (IKFIM)’ to effectively monitor the discharge of contaminated water from Fukushima, and also requested for ongoing participation of South Korean experts in IAEA monitoring mechanisms. He also requested for expanded Korean engagement in the IAEA and continued support for addressing the North Korean nuclear issue.”,
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, “Director General Grossi expressed appreciation for South Korea’s support for various activities of the IAEA as an important member country and both sides agreed to diversify Korea-IAEA cooperation.”,
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