Discussing the Geological Potential of Donghae! ... Pohang Earthquake International Forum Held

Pohang Earthquake International Forum Held Online and Offline at POSCO

'Geological Potential of the East Sea' ... Presentation of Hidden Possibilities

Pohang City will hold the ‘2023 Pohang Earthquake International Forum’ both online and offline from 10 a.m. on the 15th at the POSCO International Hall conference room to mark the 6th anniversary of the Pohang induced earthquake.

Promotional poster for the '2023 Pohang Earthquake International Forum'.

This forum is chaired by Professor Lee Jin-han of Korea University, who was the first to claim the Pohang induced earthquake, and will feature presentations on the geological potential of the East Sea, including earthquake occurrences in the Pohang area, safety management of geothermal power plant sites, and the possibility of earthquakes and tsunamis in the East Sea.

In the first half of this year, dozens of earthquakes occurred continuously over about two months in the East Sea area, increasing anxiety about earthquakes. Therefore, this forum will scientifically understand the East Sea and discuss future utilization and disaster response measures for the East Sea.

The forum will include academic presentations, awarding plaques of appreciation to contributors to overcoming the Pohang earthquake, a digital photo exhibition on changes and recovery after the Pohang earthquake, a trauma healing counseling center for mental anxiety and recovery from various disasters, VR earthquake experiences, and earthquake evacuation education.

The Pohang Earthquake International Forum began in 2019 to widely inform the world through presentations by domestic and international experts that the Pohang earthquake was an induced earthquake caused by geothermal power projects. Every year, it has played a significant role in laying the foundation for overcoming earthquakes through presentations and discussions in various fields such as science, law, and social sciences related to the Pohang earthquake and induced earthquakes.

Kim Nam-jin, Director of the Urban Safety and Marine Bureau, said, “The Pohang Earthquake International Forum has played a major role in clarifying the causes of earthquakes and helping Pohang City overcome earthquakes and leap forward as a safe city. Since various research results focusing on the Pohang earthquake and the geological potential of the East Sea will be presented at this forum, we ask for the participation of many citizens.”

Details and schedules related to the international forum can be found on the Pohang Earthquake International Forum website, and real-time online viewing is also available on the day of the event.

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