U.S. Department of State, South Korea Hosts 2012 Nuclear Security Summit

South Korea Hosts 2012 Nuclear Security Summit

South Korean President Lee Myung-bak makes opening remarks at the start of a plenary session at the Nuclear Security Summit at the Coex Center, in Seoul, South Korea, March, 27, 2012. [AP Photo]

Today, the Republic of Korea hosted more than 50 world leaders for the 2012 Nuclear Security Summit in Seoul. During the opening plenary session, President Barack Obamasaid:

“…This gathering is a tribute to the nations that contribute to security and peace that’s playing a leading role around the globe and that’s taking its rightful place on the world stage. When I hosted the first Nuclear Security Summit two years ago in Washington, there were those who questioned whether our nations could summon the will to confront one of the gravest dangers of our time. In part because it involves a lot of technical… more »