Korea emerged as a major nuclear energy power state through the successful operation of its 21 reactors and nuclear reactor exports to the UAE. Now that the importance of nuclear energy is expected to increase for sustainable economic development.
Currently, the two nations are engaged in the process of negotiations for the amendment of the ROK-U.S. nuclear cooperation agreement - set to expire in 2014, to create a future-oriented and mutually beneficial ROK-U.S. partnership for nuclear cooperation, recognizing the increased stature of the ROK which has made remarkable advancements in its nuclear industry and related technology in the past 40 years.
In this session, we hope to provide an opportunity for meaningful discussions on the goals the new ROK-U.S. nuclear cooperation agreement should aim for, effective solutions for spent fuel management, and measures to strengthen international nonproliferation regimes, etc., with experts in the field of nuclear energy from the ROK and the U.S.

- Moderator
KIM, Tae Hyun (Professor, Global Graduate School, ChungAng University)

- Presenters
YIM, Man-Sung (Professor, Dept. of Nuclear and Quantum Engineering, KAIST)
Jack SPENCER (Research Fellow, Nuclear Energy Policy, Heritage Foundation)
JUN, Bong-Geun (Professor, Dept. of National Security and Unification Studies, KNDA)

- Rapporteur
OH, Yoon Jin (English Editor, TF on ROK-US Nuclear Cooperation, MOFAT)