Attending the symposium sponsored by the Central Committee of the General Federation of Science and Technology of Korea were dozens of units including Kim Il Sung University, Kim Chaek University of Technology, the State Academy of Sciences and the Academy of Agricultural Science.

The symposium under the theme of "Building of space power and drive for breaking through the cutting edge" is held, divided into panels of artificial satellite, space materials and elements, space observation and basic science and applied technology.

More than 180 papers on successes and experience gained in conquering the outer space will be introduced at the symposium.

Lectures and video watch will take place on the sidelines of the symposium.

Present at the opening ceremony were officials concerned, scientists, technicians, teachers, researchers and graduate students.

The symposium will last until November 15.