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Pukyong National University Discusses Strategy for ‘Maritime Capital Busan’ in Line with Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries’ Relocation

- “Future Prospects of Maritime Capital Busan” Forum Held on July 21 … Keynote Speech by Former Minister of Oceans and Fisheries Kim Young-choon

- Invited Lectures on Arctic Routes, Port Logistics, and Blue Food Followed

As the relocation of the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries to Busan gains momentum, universities, local governments, industries, and research institutes gathered to envision the future and seek growth strategies for the city as a maritime capital.

Pukyong National University (President Bae Sang-hoon) held the “Future Prospects of Maritime Capital Busan” Forum on the morning of July 21 at the Pukyong Convention Hall. The forum was themed “Strategies and Vision for Global Maritime Capital Busan.”

Key leaders in the marine and fisheries sectors attended the event, including President Bae Sang-hoon of Pukyong National University, Director Choi Yong-seok of the National Institute of Fisheries Science, Chairman Kim Jong-deok of the Korea Fisheries Resources Agency, President Seo Jong-goon of Busan Technopark Investment Foundation, President Kim Min-jong of the Korea Institute of Maritime and Fisheries Technology, President Bae Jeong-chul of the Korea Research Institute of Ships and Ocean Engineering, CEO Jeong Yeon-song of Busan Cooperative Fish Market, and Director Lee Hyung-kyun of the Korea Overseas Fisheries Association’s Busan branch.

Former Minister of Oceans and Fisheries Kim Young-choon delivered the keynote speech titled “Busan as a Maritime Capital: Conditions and Strategies.” His lecture was followed by nine invited talks on key topics such as the Arctic shipping route, port logistics, and blue food.

In his keynote address, former Minister Kim Young-choon stated, “Busan has the geopolitical conditions to serve as a gateway for Korea’s development. With the relocation of the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries and the opening of the Arctic route, the city will gain momentum to attract talent and businesses.“ He emphasized, “Local and central governments, industries, and universities must all join forces to not only establish Busan as Korea’s maritime capital, but also elevate it into a global maritime hub of East Asia that drives national growth.”

The afternoon session featured invited talks held on the first floor of the Dongwon Jang Bogo Hall, including: △“Busan Port’s Readiness for the Arctic Shipping Route” by Kim Eun-woo (Head of Port Industry Research, Korea Maritime Institute) △“AI-based Port Logistics Service Strategy” by Yang Hyun-seok (Research Fellow, Korea Port Economic Association) △“Sector Coupling Technology Based on Ocean Energy” by Jung Nam-jo (Director, SCI Convergence Research Group, Korea Institute of Energy Research) △“Korean-style Smart Cruise” by Yoo Da-jong (Director, PanStar Group) △“Strategies for Developing Busan into a Global Logistics Hub” by Professor Ahn Tae-geon (Pukyong National University).

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Following that, the following lectures were held: △ Training Future Global Leaders in Blue Food (Professor Kim Young-mok, Pukyong National University) △ Trends in Eco-Friendly Engine Technologies for Ship Decarbonization (Cha Sang-bae, Division Head, Everllence Korea Ltd.) △ New Challenges and Opportunities in Ocean Development: Deep-Sea Mineral Resources (Dr. Kim Jong-wook, Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology) △ Status of the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries’ PNT Initiatives (Jeon Gi-jun, Deputy Director, Incheon Regional Office of Oceans and Fisheries).

President Bae Sang-hoon stated, “Through this forum, I expect that various stakeholders―including universities, industries, research institutions, and local governments―will come together to discuss strategies for building a sustainable, Busan-style innovation ecosystem, and that this will serve as a driving force for Busan’s leap forward as a global maritime hub leading the future of ocean nations.” <Pukyong Today>