RCA News 2025.06.24

RCARO Hosts Regional Workshop for Women in Nuclear in the RCA: A Landmark Step for Gender Equity in RCA

Regional Workshop for Women in Nuclear in the RCA Incheon, Republic of Korea, June 24–26, 2025 The RCA Regional Office (RCARO) successfully launched the Regional Workshop for Women in Nuclear in the RCA from 24 to 26 June 2025 in Incheon, Korea. The three-day hybrid event brought together more than 50 in-person attendees and over 130 virtual participants from across the Asia-Pacific region. The event marked the RCA’s first initiative dedicated to gender equity in the nuclear field, following recommendations from the 39th RCARO Standing Advisory Committee and the 53rd RCA GCM. The workshop served as a dynamic platform for sharing success stories, assessing the status of gender representation, and fostering actionable strategies for empowering women in nuclear science and technology. The Opening Session featured remarks from Mr. Taek Ryeol Jeong, Director General at the Ministry of Science and ICT ; Ms. Lili Xiao, Former RCA Chair; and Mr. Dae Ki Kim, Director of the RCA Regional Office. Their messages underscored the importance of collective efforts in addressing gender imbalances within the RCA framework and beyond. Structured around key sessions, the workshop addressed: - Global and Regional Initiatives led by organizations such as the IAEA and UN Women, - Success stories of women in nuclear in the region - National challenges and opportunities - Future Directions to enhance female representation in the RCA Programme. This landmark workshop has not only highlighted the underrepresentation of women in the RCA region but also strengthened regional commitment toward gender equity in nuclear science and technology. The results and recommendations will be reported to the upcoming RCA General Conference Meeting in September, 2025.  

RCA News 2025.06.18

ZOOM Link: Regional Workshop for Women in Nuclear in the RCA, 24-26 June 2025, Incheon, Korea (Hybrid)

The ZOOM link for virtual participation to the Regional Workshop for Women in Nuclear in the RCA Region, to be held from 24 to 26 June 2025 is available now. The workshop aims to support and empower women in nuclear science and technology across the RCA region and to facilitate knowledge sharing and networking among professionals. Participants joining online are kindly requested to enter their full names when accessing the platform. The ZOOM link will be open 30 minutes before the event starts. ZOOM link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83825686024?pwd=DMWtoqFLpld445qCLpGAmYg3bdv7jl.1  Meeting ID: 838 2568 6024 Meeting Password: 2025 Dates: 24–26 June 2025 Online Registration: https://forms.gle/CrsfeQtkc9hHfgui6  *Provisional Programme is attached for reference. RCARO encourages RCA Stakeholders to share this information with relevant/inerested experts and professionals. For any further inquiries, please contact the RCARO Secretariat (kelly@rcaro.org ;keshon@rcaro.org).

RCARO News 2025.05.30

Visit of scholarship students of the RCA/KINGS Master's Degree Programme

Students from Indonesia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam studying at the KINGS under the RCA/KINGS Master's Degree Programme visited the RCA Regional Office and had opportunity to learn about the RCA and the RCARO.

RCA News 2025.05.26

RCARO to Host Regional Workshop for Women in Nuclear in the RCA, 24-26 June 2025, Incheon, Korea

In a landmark move to advance gender equality in nuclear science and technology in the RCA region, the RCA Regional Office (RCARO) will host the Regional Workshop for Women in Nuclear in the RCA from June 24 to 26, 2025, in Incheon, Republic of Korea. This three-day event is expected to bring together participants from across the Asia-Pacific region in a hybrid format, with both in-person and virtual sessions.   The workshop is a direct response to recommendations made at the 39th Standing Advisory Committee (SAC) of RCARO and endorsed by the 53rd RCA General Conference Meeting (GCM). It marks the first RCA-dedicated platform focused exclusively on the representation and empowerment of women in the nuclear sector.   Representatives from the RCA Government Parties as well as partner organizations such as the IAEA, UN Women etc. will gather to share the success stories of the region and discuss future strategies for expanding women's participation in the region.    For virtual participation, please connect to: https://forms.gle/CrsfeQtkc9hHfgui6.