'International Maritime Defense Industry Exhibition' Opens Today at Busan BEXCO

[Asia Economy Military Specialist Reporter Yang Nak-gyu]The Navy, in collaboration with Busan Metropolitan City and the Korea International Trade Association, will hold the 'International Maritime Defense Industry Exhibition (MADEX) 2021' from the 9th to the 12th at BEXCO in Busan.

About 100 people attended the opening ceremony, including Park Hyung-joon, Mayor of Busan Metropolitan City; Kim Jung-soo, Vice Chief of Naval Staff; Koo Ja-yeol, Chairman of the Korea International Trade Association; and Simon Smith, British Ambassador to Korea. The event, held at BEXCO Exhibition Hall 1, featured over 110 major defense companies from seven countries. Exhibits included Korea's cutting-edge naval weapon systems, naval and maritime defense systems from around the world, defense products, and marine exploration and special-purpose vessels equipment.

The Navy and Marine Corps promotional pavilion was designed to resemble the image of the light aircraft carrier currently under construction. Experience zones were set up where visitors could virtually experience naval three-dimensional operations, the international fleet review, and Marine Corps amphibious assault armored vehicle operations through virtual reality (VR), along with photo zones.

At the light aircraft carrier exhibition hall, a 'diorama' model scaled down to 1:300 of the carrier strike group’s combat power was displayed, showcasing the future might of the carrier strike group. English explanatory materials about the light aircraft carrier were also prepared to assist foreign military personnel and overseas defense companies in understanding.

The Navy plans to support visits to domestic defense companies by foreign naval delegations to promote exports of domestic defense firms.

On the 10th, events such as the Navy Startup Competition and the Marine and Defense Technology Innovation Idea Contest will be held. Until the 11th, seminars related to ship technology and weapon systems will be conducted on the first floor of the BEXCO Convention Hall. Following this, a Navy Patriotic Music Concert will be held at the BEXCO Auditorium, hosted by Corporal Park Bo-gum and weathercaster Kang Ah-rang.

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