As a part of worldwide celebration of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), an International Conference was held on 12 July 2007 at Grand Intercontinental Hotel in Seoul, Korea, under the theme of ‘Nuclear Technology for Development’. Dr Mohamed ElBaradei, Director General of IAEA, delivered a keynote speech at the Conference.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of IAEA. In this meaningful occasion, the Republic of Korea, as one of the faithful Member States of the Agency, organized various celebratory events in the country. The Conference was the most highlighted event among others. Other events included the international conference on the radiopharmaceuticals with emphasis on the advances in hospital radiopharmaceutical practices to support growing requirements for radiation oncology, the international seminar on nuclear power with focus on the considerations when launching a nuclear power programme in the developing country, an exhibition on 50 years of cooperation between the Agency and the Republic of Korea. These events were organized by the Government of Korea in co-operation with the IAEA.

At the International Conference on Nuclear Technology for Development, Mr Kun-Mo Choi, Director of the RCA Regional Office (RCARO) made a presentation on the major activities of the RCARO for the benefit of the RCA Member States and the region. It is noted that a lot of experts from the RCA Member States attended the Conference. The National RCA Representatives of the Bangladesh, Mongolia, Pakistan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka and Thailand were among others. Mr M. P. Salema, Director, Division for Asia and the Pacific, Department of Technical Co-operation of the Agency also participated in the Conference.