2015 International Symposium on

Safety Improvement & Stakeholder Confidence

in Radioactive Waste Management

November 16-18, 2015 Gyeongju, Korea

It is expected that the operation of low- and intermediate-level waste (LILW) disposal facility in Gyeongju and public engagement commission on spent nuclear fuel (SNF) management will bring a new era with radioactive waste management in Korea.

The symposium aims to exchange experiences on the safe operation of LILW disposal facilities and lessons learnt from on SNF management. Especially, the symposium will focus on confidence building and dialogue with stakeholders.

Explore this website to learn more about the symposium programme and to register as a participant

SaRaM: Background & Objectives

Information exchange and strengthening ties among domestic and international organizations and experts in radioactive waste field for building safety and trust on radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel management

- Sharing experience and current status relating policies, R&D and public acceptance on radioactive waste and spent fuel management

Adding value of regional win-win approach through hosting “Open Symposium”

- Improving the reliability of radioactive waste management through participating this program of local residents

Strengthening the level of “Global KORAD” through settlement the representative symposium

- Settling the prestigious international symposium in the future as an international event organized by KORAD since 2013

Main Topics

Safe management of low- and intermediate-level radioactive wastes (LILW)

- Lessons learnt from the development and operation of LILW disposal facilities with respected to safety

- Development of two different types of repository on the same site

Progresses and Lessons learnt from spent nuclear fuel(SNF) management program implementation

- Progresses and lessons learnt from different organizations which have experienced the development of legal framework, public engagement program as well as siting process of management facilities

Public acceptance & confidence building

- Confidence building efforts and dialogue with stakeholders including local residents around radioactive waste management facilities and nuclear power plants

A visit to Wolsong LILW Disposal Center will be arranged.

No fee is charged for the symposium.

Programme at a glance

The SaRaM takes place in Gyeongju, Korea from November 16 – 18. 2015. The programme for the symposium is outlined below.

1st day (Nov. 16, 2015)

Opening & Congratulatory Remarks
Session I. SNF Management Policy and Legal Framework
Session II. Public Acceptance & Confidence Building

2nd day (Nov. 17, 2015)

Session III. Safe Management Practices of SNF & LILW and Technology Development
Panel Discussion among stakeholders including local residents and experts

3rd day (Nov. 18, 2015)

Visit to Wolsung LILW Disposal Center and Nuclear Power Plant

Official Language : English

Important dates

Deadline for abstract submission : August 21, 2015

Acceptance notification of presentation : September 1, 2015

Final symposium program : September 30, 2015

Registration : October 15, 2015 ~

Venues (Hotel Information)

Homepage : http://www.hyundaihotel.com/gyeongju_en/index.jsp

Address : 338, Bomun-ro, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Korea

Tel : +82-54-748-2233 / Fax : +82-54-748-8234

How to get to the venue

Incheon Airport → Gyeongju

Transportation (Destination)	Time	Time required	Fare
Train (Singyeongju Station)	09:07, 12:07, 16:30, 18:35, 20:35	About 3 hours	KRW 60,600 (economy) KRW 84,800 (first-class)
Express Bus (Gyeongju Bus Terminal)	07:00, 08:50, 13:40, 21:30	About 5 hours	KRW 43,100

Singyeonju Station → Hyundai Hotel
Take local bus No.700, then get off a Hyundai Hotel stop (fare : KRW 1,500).
You can also take a taxi, taking about 25~30 minutes (fare : about KRW 25,000)

Gyeonju Station → Hyundai Hotel
Take local bus No.700, then get off a Hyundai Hotel stop (fare : KRW 1,500).
You can also take a taxi, taking about 20 minutes (fare : about KRW 12,000)

Location

Hotel facilities