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The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) ministerial conference on nuclear power opened on October 27 in Incheon's Songdo area, running for three days until October 29. This is the first time the quadrennial high-level policy event is held in Korea, with about 800 participants from 60 member governments, 8 international organizations, and around 85 domestic and foreign companies, chaired by Korea's Minister of Science and ICT Bae Kyung-hoon. Discussions cover nuclear energy's role amid clean energy demand and energy security, including safety and development of small modular reactors (SMRs). The Korean government announced plans to leverage domestic manufacturing and construction capabilities to become a global nuclear production base, and Yonhap reports that 158 SMR projects are underway worldwide. Korean media highlight the significance of hosting the event, with Chosun Ilbo noting the government's ambition to respond to expanding global nuclear demand.