A guideline document for enhancing the emergency monitoring capabilities has been developed     "Guideline for Radioactivity Measurements in the Environment and Individual Dose Assessment Following a Nuclear or Radiological Emergency" was developed and distributed to the relevant stakeholders.   This document was developed as part of activities under the aprtnership project between the RCA Regional Office (RCARO) and the ASEAN Network of Regulatory Bodies on Atomic Energy (ASEANTOM), with the aim to improve the emergency monitoring capabilities of the ASEANTOM member countries following a nuclear or radiological emergency by facilitating the development of detailed standard operating procedures regarding radioactivity measurements of individuals and the environment. The guideline makes recommendations regarding the emergency monitoring processess, including the monitoring of the environment and individuals, used to respond to the emergencies, to thereby mitigate and minimize the consequences of such emergencies and protect emergency workers, the public and the environment against harmful effects of ionizing radiation in emergency exposure situations.

RCA-KINGS(KEPCO International Nuclear Graduate School) Master’s Degree Programme for 2022 is now open for application to the Government Parties. It is encouraged that applicants send all required documents including a letter of recommendation (form 6) from respective National RCA Representative to KINGS by 30 November 2021. Please refer to the enclosed guideline for detailed information.I look forward to your interest and cooperation for this programme. Attached: 1. RCA-KINGS Master's Degree Programme Announcement_letter2. Guideline of 2022 RCA- KINGS Master's Degree Programme3. Letter of Recommendation(form6)

   Dear National RCA Representatives,   Upon approval of the 50th GCM on the Research Project Theme (RPT) for a new RCA Research Project, this is to invite the RCA Government Parties to participate in the research related to ‘Closing the Gap in Radiotherapy Access in RCA Government Parties’. Detailed information on the RPT and general information on the RCA Research Project (RP) are enclosed as Attachment 1 and 2 respectively.   Research Institutes in the RCA Government Parties have the opportunity to participate in the RCA RP under Research Contracts or Research Agreements. In this connection, it would be much appreciated if the interested research institutes could submit proposals for either Research Contract or Research Agreements to the RCARO through the respective National RCA Representatives by 5 November 2021. The relevant proposal templates are also enclosed as Attachment 3 and 4. The proposals outlining each country’s contributions to the RPT will be reviewed by the Research Review Committee (RRC). After careful review of the proposals based on their technical merits, compatibility with the RPT and capabilities to carry out the research, the RRC’s findings on project participation will be informed to the GPs in due course.   Taking this opportunity, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to you for your cooperation and support for the RCA Regional Office. Best regards, Pill Hwan PARK Director RCA Regional Office Enclosed:1.Research Project Theme2.Research Project Information Package3.Proposal template for Research Contract4.Proposal template for Research Agreement