What Kind of Effects Can We Expect From Hosting 2012 Nuclear Security Summit?

"Korea played an important role for the global economy by hosting 2010 G-20 Summit successfully. Hosting this Nuclear Security Summit, which is one of the most high-ranking summit in the world, means that now Korea is also playing a leading role in the field of global security. By playing an important role in the process of establishing new solutions to problems which global society now faces, Korea will be able to strenthen its diplomacy, and ultimately its national prestige will soar."

How Much Binding Forces Do Those NSS-Decided Articles Have In Each Nation?

Since those agreements in the name of 'Seoul Communique' are more like declarations of each nations' political will, rather than regulations, they don't carry legal binding forces. But, owing to the fact that those are discussed and decided by heads of nations themselves, most countries will put emphasis on implementing the articles. During 2010 Washington Summit, 30 nations voluntarily promised nuclear security measures. Most measures have been taken by now and even new measures are being taken..

What is in the Seoul Communique?

First of all, removing and reducing the use of highly enriched uranium and plutonium will be the most important issue. In order to reduce the threat of nuclear terrorism, safely managing and removing nuclear substances are critical. In addition, ▲Correlation between nuclear security and nuclear power safety ▲International cooperation to prevent trafficking of nuclearㆍradioactive substances ▲Transfering advanced technology to developing countries ▲Encouraging more nations to join nuclear security related international treaties will be included in the communique.

Why is North Korea opposed to South Korea hosting the Nuclear Security Summit 2012?

Nuclear Security Summit is a conference to prevent nuclear terrorism. North Korea's nuclear issue is not in the agenda; therefore, there is no reason for North Korea to complain. Leaders from all over the world will gather and discuss international peace and safety in the Nuclear Security Summit. If North Korea provokes South Korea during the summit, it will be a great challenge against world peace and safety; therefore, we are making a full defensive preparation against any emergency.

Seoul Summit, links between nuclear security & nuclear safety a critical issue

Nuclear security as well as nuclear safety will be discussed as critical issues in the Seoul Nuclear Security Summit being held from 26th to 27th. Experts who participated in the Columbia University's "2012 Seoul Nuclear Security Summit: Peace & Security of Korean Peninsula as well as North-East Asia" as panels agreed on the fact that nuclear safety is becoming an important issue after the Japanese Fukushima Incident. Participants stressed that Nuclear Terrorism needs to be classified as the most dangerous threat related to nuclear security and needs to be prevented through international cooperation.

How will Norh Korean nuclear issue be dealt in the Nucelar Security Summit?

North Korean nuclear problem is an important issue not only to Korea but also to the international society. However, it is not an agenda of this summit. Nevertheless, taking account of the fact that 4 neighboring nations and leading nations will be participating in the summit, the issue will likely be mentioned at some point.

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