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Pukyong National University Discusses Busan’s Future Strategies for a Year-from Fisheries and AI to Arctic Shipping Routes

- “Talking About Busan” marks its first anniversary, establishing itself as a regular exchange platform for leaders from government, industry, academia, and research institutions

Pukyong National University (President Sang-Hoon Bae) has marked the first anniversary of its regular forum, “Talking About Busan,” where leaders from government, industry, academia, and research institutions gather to discuss strategies for the future development of Busan.

Launched by the university in May of last year, Talking About Busan was created as a forum for open discussions on the city’s major issues and future vision. It has since established itself as a platform where regional opinion leaders come together to explore development strategies and collaborative initiatives for Busan.

Since its inaugural session in May last year, the forum has been held on a monthly basis, bringing together representatives from universities, the Busan Metropolitan Government, research institutes, financial institutions, and businesses. Participants have engaged in broad discussions on Busan’s strengths and challenges, promising industries, and policy directions.

In particular, discussions have focused on Busan’s future growth engines, including the convergence of fisheries and artificial intelligence, the development of the marine biotechnology industry, strategies for the Arctic shipping route era, marine semiconductors, and the advancement of the shipbuilding equipment industry. The forum has also explored a wide range of development strategies, including talent cultivation to support Busan’s transformation into a global hub city and maritime capital, as well as financial and logistics innovation, the blockchain industry, business relocation, and the promotion of gastronomy and tourism. To commemorate the forum’s first anniversary, Pukyong National University has also published an archive volume documenting the discussions and achievements accumulated over the past year.

Over the past year, the forum has brought together Pukyong National University and a wide range of public and research institutions, including the Busan Metropolitan Government, the Busan Institute for Talent & Lifelong Education (BIT), the Korea Fisheries Resources Agency, the Korea Marine Equipment Research Institute, the Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST), the Korea Maritime Institute (KMI), the Global Urban Tourism Promotion Organization (TPO), the Financial Supervisory Service, the Busan Institute for Startup & Venture Growth, Busan Technopark, the Bank of Korea Busan Headquarters, and Busan Paik Hospital. The forum has also expanded its industry？academia？research cooperation network through the participation of regional companies, including Geumyang Shipping Co., Ltd., Gijang Mulsan Co., Ltd., Samjin Food Co., Ltd., Slash B Slash, Eogiya Factory Co., Ltd., AD Fisheries Co., Ltd., Yuju Co., Ltd., Inter Ocean Co., Ltd., and Marine Drone Technology Co., Ltd..

President Sang-Hoon Bae stated, “Over the past year, ‘Talking About Busan’ has provided a platform through which leaders from various sectors across Busan have continuously communicated and strengthened the foundation for collaboration.” He added, “Moving forward, we will continue to bring together the region’s innovation capabilities to discover new growth engines for Busan and create a virtuous ecosystem in which both the region and the university can grow and prosper together.” <Pukyong Today>