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“What Will Busan’s Future as a Maritime Capital Mean for My Life?” Busan Metropolitan City to Host Special Lecture Event with Sebasi

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Busan Metropolitan City (Mayor Chun Jae-soo) announced that it will host a special public lecture event in collaboration with “Sebasi: 15 Minutes to Change the World” at 7:00 p.m. on October 29 at Woori Bank Hall in Sohyang Theater, Dongseo University. The event will be held under the theme “Maritime Capital Busan: Setting Sail.”

The event is designed to help citizens better understand Busan’s future as a maritime capital in an accessible and engaging way. Five speakers representing different fields will deliver a series of lectures covering five topics: the Arctic shipping route, the maritime court, artificial intelligence (AI) in the maritime industry, food from the sea, and dreams inspired by the sea.

In particular, the event will focus on presenting the concept of a maritime capital not as an abstract policy or industrial vision, but through tangible changes and opportunities connected to citizens’ everyday lives.

From the future that new shipping routes could open up for Busan to maritime legal services, advances in technology and changes in the maritime industry, Busan’s food resources, and the stories of people who work at sea, the lectures will explore the city’s potential as a maritime capital from a variety of perspectives.

Drawing on their respective professional expertise and firsthand experience, the speakers will introduce Busan’s present and future as a maritime capital.

The first speaker, science content creator Hangseong, will discuss the Arctic shipping route. He will explain in accessible terms how new shipping routes emerging as a result of changes in the Arctic could shape Busan’s future and what opportunities they could create for the city.

The second speaker, Kim In-hyun, a professor at Korea University School of Law, will highlight the importance of maritime legal services and Busan’s role in this field, focusing on the maritime court. He will explain how legal services that resolve various disputes arising at sea can contribute to a city’s credibility and competitiveness.

The third speaker, Kim Yong-dae, CEO of Marineworks, will discuss how artificial intelligence and advanced technologies are expected to transform the maritime industry. He will examine changes taking place across the industry, along with emerging jobs and new opportunities.

The fourth speaker, food columnist Park Sang-hyun, will introduce the value of the food resources provided by Busan’s coastal waters. Drawing on his own experience, he will explore how Busan’s seafood and marine resources, familiar to citizens through their everyday meals, could develop into new industries and expand into global markets.

The final speaker, Captain Kim Seung-ju, will share stories of the dreams and challenges she has encountered while working at sea. Through her firsthand experiences, she will convey the significance of the sea as both a place of livelihood and a setting for pursuing new challenges.

The event is free and open to all interested citizens. Participants can register through the official Sebasi Land website (https://www.sebasiland.com) until the event begins on October 29.

Details regarding the registration period and participant selection process will be announced on the official Sebasi Land website. Registration may close early if the number of applicants is high.

Mayor Chun Jae-soo said, “This lecture event will provide an opportunity to explore the boundless potential of the sea and share with citizens our vision for Busan’s future as a maritime capital.”

He added, “I hope this will be a meaningful occasion for citizens to join experts from various fields in rediscovering Busan’s maritime, historical, and cultural values and sharing our vision for the city as a maritime capital.”