Busan Port Authority President Song Sangkeun Delivers Special Lecture at Korean Society of Civil Engineers Convention

Presenting a Future Vision Under the Theme
"Busan Port, Dreaming of the Sea with Youth"

Busan Port Authority (BPA, President Song Sangkeun) announced that on August 28, President Song Sangkeun delivered a special lecture at the "2025 Korean Society of Civil Engineers Busan-Ulsan-Gyeongnam Civil Engineering Convention" held at Dong-A University Bumin Campus.

Attendees of the Korean Society of Civil Engineers convention are taking a commemorative photo. Provided by BPA

The lecture, under the theme "Busan Port, Dreaming of the Sea with Youth," was organized to enhance understanding of Busan Port and to encourage the younger generation to build the future together, leveraging the sea as Busan's representative resource.

President Song continued his lecture on topics including the current status of Busan Port and BPA, smart port development strategies, and future development strategies for Busan Port.

In particular, he highlighted the construction of an artificial intelligence-based smart port operation system and the progress of mid- to long-term projects aimed at achieving a carbon-neutral port, focusing on New Port Terminal 7, the nation's first fully automated terminal.

He also emphasized the need for the spirit of challenge and innovation among young people in the development of Jinhae New Port, digital transformation, and the pursuit of eco-friendly ports.

President Song Sangkeun stated, "With the advent of digital and eco-friendly transformation and the era of the Arctic sea route, there are various challenging opportunities at Busan Port that require the participation of young people. I hope today's event will inspire young people to pursue their dreams, and BPA will continue to actively support the development of youth capabilities."

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