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Busan Metropolitan City to Hold the “2026 Geotechnical Engineering Technology Lecture” to Build a Safer Busan

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Busan Metropolitan City (Mayor Park Heong-joon) announced that it will hold the “2026 Geotechnical Engineering Technology Lecture” today (June 18) at 1:00 p.m. in the International Conference Hall at City Hall to promote technological advancement in the field of geotechnical engineering and foster a stronger culture of safety.

The event is hosted by Busan Metropolitan City and jointly organized by the Southeast Regional Branch of the Korean Geotechnical Society, the Yeongnam Branch of the Korean Society of Soil and Foundation Professional Engineers, and the Yeongnam Branch of the Korea Underground Safety Association.

Approximately 200 participants are expected to attend, including construction-related experts, public officials, and stakeholders from academia, industry, and government throughout the Busan-Ulsan-Gyeongnam region.

The lecture series has been organized to comprehensively examine the characteristics and causes of various types of ground collapse (land subsidence), which has recently emerged as a major social concern, and to facilitate broad discussions on the latest digital technologies and key considerations in design and construction that can help prevent such incidents.

During the program, presentations will be delivered on a variety of topics related to ground safety, followed by in-depth discussions on the subjects presented. The event is expected to provide a meaningful platform for sharing knowledge on construction technology advancement and safety management.

Topics to be covered include the characteristics and causes of urban ground-collapse incidents, the development of an artificial intelligence (AI)-based ground-collapse prediction system, design and construction considerations for preventing ground collapse, design, construction, and quality management of chemical grouting methods, and the current status and future direction of national underground safety policies.

Baek Myeong-gi, Director General of the Urban Planning Bureau, stated, “Busan Metropolitan City is making continuous efforts to address public concerns arising from recent land subsidence incidents and to create a safer urban environment.”

He added, “We hope this lecture will serve as a meaningful opportunity to bring together the expertise of professionals from various fields, share practical solutions for a safer Busan, and further strengthen public confidence in the construction industry.”