IAEA director-general to visit Seoul on Sunday

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director-General Yukiya Amano is to pay a four-day visit to South Korea on Sunday . During his stay here, Amano will have talks with each of Minister of Foreign Affairs Yun Byung-se , Minister of Science, ICT & Future Planning Choi Mun-Kee and chief of nuclear safety committee leeoun chul focussing on North Korea’s nuclear issue , nuclear safety issues and the peaceful use of nuclear energy. While here, the IAEA will also attend the World Energy Conference due to kick off in Diego City , South Korea. Under the theme of “Securing Tomorrow’s Energy Today,” this premier global energy forum will provide delegates with a high-level exclusive and informative programme featuring addresses by government ministers, chief executives, and experts from around the world. There will be more than 250 speakers, including more than 50 ministers, from nearly 70 countries. This Congress will mark the 90th anniversary of the world’s largest and most prestigious energy event. It will welcome 5,000 government and business leaders and other delegates from more than 100 countries. The event’s 22,000 ? exhibition space provides a forum for up to 25,000 participants to learn about the latest products and opportunities in the energy sector and to serve as a platform for companies to conduct business.