Key Challenges and Issues of the 2012 Seoul Nuclear Security Summit March 08, 2012 In concert with President Lee Myung-Bak’s aspirations to increase South Korea’s profile on the global stage, the Republic of Korea is hosting the 2012 Nuclear Security Summit (NSS) in Seoul on March 26-27. The NSS series was proposed by US President

Korea's Nuclear Energy Development: Past, Present, and Future February 07, 2012 South Korea's experience with nuclear power stands in stark contrast to that of the North; the ROK has enjoyed decades of peaceful use while Pyongyang continues to gather notoriety for its weapons program. The ROK began humbly in its nuclear energy development with the

Nuclear Energy and Nonproliferation in Northeast Asia January 11, 2012 America's commitment to global nonproliferation has generated friction in its relationships in Northeast Asia, as countries in the region continue to aggressively pursue sensitive nuclear technologies. US worries over North Korea's recently reported progress towards a uranium enrichment capability have been the most visible manifestations

Global Nuclear Energy Developments Post-Fukushima December 07, 2011 Today, nuclear power constitutes 14% of total electricity use and 8% of total energy use worldwide. Nevertheless, the notion of a "nuclear renaissance" is limited to specific countries and regions, particularly those with critical energy security concerns. These areas have been the most sensitive to the shockwaves