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Busan Metropolitan City to Host Korea Maritime Mobility Safety Expo 2026

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Busan Metropolitan City (Mayor Chun Jae-soo) announced that it will jointly host the Korea Maritime Mobility Safety Expo 2026 with the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries for three days, from October 26 to 28, at the Busan Port International Exhibition & Convention Center (BPEX).

Now in its ninth year, the expo aims to raise awareness of maritime safety and stimulate growth in the maritime mobility and safety industries. It is jointly hosted by Busan Metropolitan City and the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries and organized by the Busan Ilbo and the Korea Ship Managers Association.

In particular, the expo will be held in conjunction with the 2026 World Maritime Day celebrations and Korea Maritime Week, providing opportunities for domestic and international maritime industry stakeholders to explore advanced maritime technologies and engage in exchanges and cooperation.

The exhibition will comprise four zones: the Autonomous Navigation and Unmanned Mobility Technology Zone, the Eco-Friendly Mobility and Carbon Neutrality Zone, the Advanced Maritime Safety and AI Disaster Response Zone, and the B2B Business Zone.

The Autonomous Navigation and Unmanned Mobility Technology Zone will offer hands-on navigation simulator experiences and showcase research on autonomous vessels, maritime cybersecurity technologies, and surface drones designed for search and rescue operations.

The Eco-Friendly Mobility and Carbon Neutrality Zone will introduce low-carbon vessels, environmentally friendly hydrogen-powered vessel technologies, and marine fuel cells.

The Advanced Maritime Safety and AI Disaster Response Zone will feature maritime weather information, the Safe Sea app service, maritime communications equipment, Internet of Things (IoT) network systems, and vessel inspections.

The B2B Business Zone will showcase marine observation information services, big data analytics, and artificial intelligence solutions.

Export consultation sessions and technology and product presentations will also be held to help participating companies develop new sales channels.

These sessions will connect domestic and international buyers with participating companies, providing opportunities for export consultations and technology and product introductions while supporting the development of new business relationships and partnerships.

In addition, a variety of hands-on maritime safety activities will take place at the Busan Port North Port Waterfront Park for residents and families.

Activities will include the Life Jacket OOTD Runway, in which participants walk the runway wearing life jackets, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training, ship-handling simulations, maritime virtual reality (VR) experiences, and lifesaving equipment safety training.

Participants will also have opportunities to receive a variety of souvenirs and prizes, including shark keychains and coffee vouchers.

Further details about the event are available on the official expo website at https://kmse.co.kr.

Through the expo, Busan Metropolitan City plans to encourage the industrial application of advanced maritime technologies, promote exchanges among domestic and international maritime industry stakeholders, and foster a culture of maritime safety in everyday life through interactive programs involving residents.

Oh Seok-keun, Vice Mayor for Economic Affairs of Busan Metropolitan City, said, "This expo provides a meaningful opportunity to share advanced maritime technologies and for domestic and international maritime industry stakeholders to explore new avenues for cooperation."

He added, "We also hope that residents will take part in the various hands-on programs and gain a greater appreciation of the importance of maritime safety in everyday life."